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Etymology of the French word volte-face

the French word volte-face
derived from the Italian word volta-faccia
derived from the Italian word volta
derived from the Vulgar Latin word volvita
derived from the Classical Latin word volvere (to roll; envelop, wrap up; unroll; roll along, forward; move sinuously; roll, cause to roll; travel in circle)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *wel-

Derivations in other languages

English volte-face



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