Bouleverser (en. To upset)

/bul.vɛʁ.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To cause an upheaval in the established order.

The news upset all the team's plans.

La nouvelle a bouleversé tous les plans de l'équipe.

To emotionally affect someone.

This tragedy upset her to the point of being unable to speak.

Cette tragédie l'a bouleversée au point de ne plus pouvoir parler.

To completely overturn or transform a situation.

Technological innovation has upset the market.

L'innovation technologique a bouleversé le marché.

From Old French 'bolverser', meaning 'to overturn'.

to be upset

To feel deeply affected or moved.

être bouleversé

to upset the plans

To significantly alter established arrangements.

bouleverser les plans

to challenge preconceived ideas

To dispute or change established beliefs or opinions.

bouleverser les idées reçues

upheaval

Radical change or disorder caused by an event.

bouleversement

upsetting

Causing great emotion or deep disturbance.

bouleversant

overturning

The act of overturning something, often used in a political context.

renversement

To be very surprised or shocked by something.

When he heard the news, he was completely upset.

Quand il a appris la nouvelle, il était complètement bouleversé.

To make a strong impression on someone.

This movie upset me so much that I cried.

Ce film m'a tellement bouleversé que j'en ai pleuré.