Bouleversement (en. Upheaval)

/bul.vɛʁ.sə.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: A major change or disruption in the established order.

Definition Example Sentence: The economic crisis caused an upheaval in the job market.

La crise économique a provoqué un bouleversement dans le marché du travail.

Definition: An emotional or psychological upheaval.

Definition Example Sentence: The news of her loss led to an upheaval in her life.

La nouvelle de sa perte a entraîné un bouleversement dans sa vie.

Definition: A reversal of situation, often unexpected.

Definition Example Sentence: The political upheaval surprised everyone.

Le bouleversement politique a surpris tout le monde.

Etymology/Origin: From the verb 'to upheave', formed from 'ball' and 'versal' (from 'to pour').

Common Phrase: total upheaval

Common Phrase Meaning: Complete and radical change in a situation.

bouleversement total

Common Phrase: to be in upheaval

Common Phrase Meaning: To be in a state of great disorder or confusion.

être dans le bouleversement

Common Phrase: to undergo an upheaval

Common Phrase Meaning: To experience a significant change or shock.

subir un bouleversement

Related Word: to upheave

Related Word Description: To cause a major change or disruption.

bouleverser

Related Word: to pour

Related Word Description: To spill a liquid or content from a container.

verser

Related Word: disruption

Related Word Description: State of disorder or interruption in a situation.

perturbation

Slang Meaning: It's chaos

Slang Example: After New Year, the house was in upheaval. It's chaos!

Après le nouvel an, la maison était en bouleversement. C'est le chaos!

Slang Meaning: Everything is turned upside down

Slang Example: My schedule is an upheaval, everything is turned upside down!

Mon emploi du temps est un bouleversement, tout est chamboulé!