avoir la tête qui tourne in French

IPA: /a.vwaʁ la tɛt ki tuʁn/ [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: Literally, “to have the head that turns”. Etymology templates: {{m-g|to have the head that turns}} “to have the head that turns”, {{lit|to have the head that turns}} Literally, “to have the head that turns” Head templates: {{fr-verb|avoir la tête qui tourne}} avoir la tête qui tourne

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        "(informal) to be dizzy; to be light-headed"
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"avoir la tête qui tourne" meaning in French

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