Partir en tournée
Example: Le groupe va partir en tournée à travers l'Europe cet été.
Definition
"Partir en tournée" means to begin a series of performances or concerts in different locations, usually by musicians or bands, traveling from place to place. For example, a group that 'partir en tournée' will perform live shows across various cities or countries over a period of time.
Etymology
The phrase "partir en tournée" comes from French, where 'partir' means 'to leave' or 'to depart,' and 'tournée' refers to a 'tour' or 'round' of events or performances. Originally, 'tournée' was used in the context of traveling actors or merchants making rounds, which evolved to describe musical tours. Did you know? The word 'tournée' is related to the English 'turn' and even shares roots with the Latin 'tornare,' meaning to turn or rotate.
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