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    Révolutions (en. Revolutions)

    ʁe.vɔ.ly.sjɔ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Act of revolting, overthrowing a government or an established order.
    The revolutions of the 20th century marked world history.
    Les révolutions du XXe siècle ont marqué l'histoire mondiale.
    Circular movement around an axis.
    The revolutions of the Earth around the Sun determine the seasons.
    Les révolutions de la Terre autour du Soleil déterminent les saisons.
    Period of significant social and political changes.
    The French Revolution inspired many other revolutionary movements.
    La Révolution française a inspiré de nombreux autres mouvements révolutionnaires.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'revolutio', derived from 'revolvere', meaning 'to turn back'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the French Revolution
    Period of upheaval in France between 1789 and 1799.
    la révolution française
    industrial revolution
    Radical transformation of production processes, beginning in the 18th century.
    révolution industrielle
    Arab revolutions
    Series of popular movements in the Arab world in 2010-2011.
    révolutions arabes

    Related Words

    revolutionary
    Relating to radical changes, often concerning political ideologies.
    révolutionnaire
    riot
    Popular uprising, usually short-lived and less organized than a revolution.
    émeute
    revolt
    Act of rising against established authority.
    révolte

    Slang Meanings

    Sudden and unexpected change.
    This trend took social media by storm like a revolution.
    Cette mode a pris d'assaut les réseaux sociaux comme une révolution.
    Use of a protest movement in a light context.
    He made a small revolution by changing his lifestyle.
    Il a fait une petite révolution en changeant son style de vie.