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bouleverser

to overwhelm, to devastate

verb bool-vair-SEH Less Common

Usage Note

Bouleverser implies a deep emotional upheaval — it is stronger than simply 'to disturb'. The adjective bouleversant describes something profoundly moving or shocking, and the noun le bouleversement refers to an upheaval or turmoil. The verb is regularly conjugated as a standard -er verb.

Examples

"La nouvelle l'a complètement bouleversé."

Natural Translation

The news completely devastated him.

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