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inverser

reverse

verb ehn-vehr-SEH Rare
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Also means

invert

Usage Note

Inverser means to reverse the order or direction of something — inverser les rôles ('to reverse roles'), inverser la tendance ('to reverse the trend'). It is distinct from renverser ('to knock over, to overthrow'). The noun inversion is common in grammar (subject-verb inversion) and everyday speech.

Examples

"Il faut inverser les deux pièces."

Natural Translation

You need to reverse the two pieces.

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