Renversa (en. Overturned)

/ʁɑ̃.vɛʁ.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To make something fall in such a way that it turns over.

He knocked over his glass of wine on the table.

Il a renversé son verre de vin sur la table.

To change its position or state abruptly.

The wind knocked over the statue in the park.

Le vent a renversé la statue dans le parc.

To ensure that something is inverted or moved.

She changed her plans for the weekend.

Elle a renversé ses plans pour le week-end.

The word 'renversa' comes from the verb 'renverser', formed from the prefix 're-' and the verb 'verser'.

turn the situation around

Change an unfavorable situation into a favorable one.

renverser la situation

reverse the roles

Swap the functions or positions of each person.

renverser les rôles

turn the tide

Change the direction of a situation or conversation.

renverser la vapeur

overturn

The act of overturning something.

renversement

pour

Adding a liquid to a container.

verser

turning over

The act of turning something over.

retournement

Overturned in a festive context.

After drinking too many beers, he was completely knocked over.

Après avoir bu trop de bières, il était complètement renversé.

To be stunned or shocked.

This news really knocked me over.

Cette nouvelle m'a vraiment renversé.