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    Renversement (en. Reversal)

    /ʁɑ̃.vɛʁs.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Action of making something fall into an inverted position.
    The overturning of the table caused enormous chaos.
    Le renversement de la table a causé un chaos énorme.
    Radical change in a situation or system.
    The overthrow of the regime was welcomed enthusiastically by the population.
    Le renversement du régime a été accueilli avec enthousiasme par la population.
    Return to a previous position.
    The overturning of the judicial decision surprised everyone.
    Le renversement de la décision judiciaire a surpris tout le monde.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'overturn' which comes from the prefix 're-' and the Latin 'versare' (to turn).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    reversal of situation
    Radical change in a situation.
    renversement de situation
    reversal of values
    Change of norms or moral principles.
    renversement des valeurs
    reversal of power
    Change in authority or control of a government.
    renversement de pouvoir

    Related Words

    overturned
    Who has been made to fall or inverted.
    renversé
    pour
    Action of making something flow or fall.
    verser
    inversion
    Action of turning something upside down or changing its position.
    inversion

    Slang Meanings

    Unexpected or surprising change.
    The reversal of the trend in this project surprised everyone.
    Le renversement de la tendance dans ce projet a surpris tout le monde.
    State of confusion or disorder.
    After the total overturning of the organization, I didn't know where to turn.
    Après le renversement total de l'organisation, je ne savais plus où donner de la tête.