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    Renversant (en. Overwhelming)

    [ʁɑ̃.vɛʁ.sɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That turns something upside down, that reverses the situation.
    The news of his resignation was shocking.
    La nouvelle de sa démission était renversante.
    That is very surprising, that shocks.
    This movie had a surprising conclusion.
    Ce film a eu un dénouement renversant.
    That provokes a strong emotion, an intense reaction.
    The concert was so overwhelming that everyone was in tears.
    Le concert était tellement renversant que tout le monde était en larmes.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'renverser' with the suffix '-ant'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a turnaround in a situation
    A radical change in a situation.
    un renversement de situation
    overwhelming absurdity
    Extremely absurd or ridiculous.
    renversant d'absurdité
    breathtaking beauty
    Of a breathtaking beauty.
    renversant de beauté

    Related Words

    to overturn
    To make something fall or to change a situation.
    renverser
    overturn
    Action of overturning or changing direction.
    renversement
    overturned
    That has been turned or reversed.
    renversé

    Slang Meanings

    Incredible, beyond imagination.
    This performance was just stunning, a crazy thing!
    Cette performance était juste renversante, un truc de fou !
    Too crazy to be true.
    This story is shocking, I can't believe it!
    Ce récit est renversant, je n'arrive pas à y croire !