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    Bouleversée (en. Upset)

    /bul.vɛʁ.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is deeply disturbed or troubled.
    She was upset by the news of his departure.
    Elle était bouleversée par la nouvelle de son départ.
    Who has undergone an intense or radical change.
    His life was turned upside down after the accident.
    Sa vie a été bouleversée après cet accident.
    Who feels a great emotion, often related to sadness.
    He had an upset look during the funeral.
    Il avait le regard bouleversé lors des funérailles.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'upset', composed of 'ball' and 'to pour', literally meaning 'to make fall'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be upset
    To be very emotionally affected by a situation.
    être bouleversé
    to upset the plans
    To unexpectedly modify what was planned.
    bouleverser les plans

    Related Words

    upheaval
    The action of upsetting, sudden change.
    bouleversement
    upsetting
    That causes great emotion.
    bouleversant

    Slang Meanings

    To be shocked or surprised by a situation.
    He was completely upset upon learning the news.
    Il était totalement bouleversé en apprenant la nouvelle.
    To be in a state of emotional crisis.
    After the breakup, she was really upset.
    Après la rupture, elle était vraiment bouleversée.