# volte-face

> English word · Noun · IPA /vɒltˈfæs/

## Definitions
1. A reversal of attitude, policy, or principle.
2. A dramatic change in mood or tone.

## Etymology
Borrowed from French volte-face.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/volte-face