Renversé (en. Overturned)

/ʁɑ̃.vɛʁ.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A state of disorder caused by an overturning.

The turnaround of the situation surprised everyone.

Le renversé de la situation a surpris tout le monde.

adjective

Describes something that has been turned over or is in an inverted position.

The vase is overturned on the table.

Le vase est renversé sur la table.

Refers to a situation or state that is upset or disturbed.

His life was overturned by this event.

Sa vie a été renversée par cet événement.

From the verb 'overturn', derived from the prefix 're-' and the verb 'pour'.

doubled up with laughter

To be so amused that one falls to the ground.

renversé de rire

to turn the tide

To change direction or opinion in a situation.

renverser la vapeur

overturn

To turn something upside down or to knock over.

renverser

pour

To cause a liquid to spill.

verser

inverse

What is opposite or contrary.

inverse

To be completely drunk.

After that bottle, he is completely out of it.

Après cette bouteille, il est complètement renversé.

To be very surprised or shocked.

I was stunned by his announcement.

J'étais renversé par son annonce.