What is 'renverser' called in English?

'renverser' in English is called "Overthrow". Overthrow refers to: Détrôner un dirigeant ou renverser un gouvernement par la force ou par un coup d'État.

How do you pronounce 'Overthrow' and 'renverser'?

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What is an example sentence for Overthrow in French?

English: "The rebels planned to overthrow the dictator." | French: "Les rebelles prévoyaient de renverser le dictateur."

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English to French Dictionary

overthrow Meaning in French (overthrow signification en français)

verbrenverser

nounrenversement

renverser in English:overthrow

Phonetic:ʁɑ̃.vɛʁ.se

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de overthrow en français est renverser, renversement. (Détrôner un dirigeant ou renverser un gouvernement par la force ou par un coup d'État.)

Definitions of Overthrow

1
verb
renverser
To remove a ruler or government from power by force or by a coup.
Détrôner un dirigeant ou renverser un gouvernement par la force ou par un coup d'État.
2
noun
renversement
An act of removing a ruler or government from power, often violently.
Acte de détrôner un dirigeant ou de renverser un gouvernement, souvent violemment.

Example Sentences

political

“The rebels planned to overthrow the dictator.”

Les rebelles prévoyaient de renverser le dictateur.

historical

“The overthrow of the old regime led to widespread reforms.”

Le renversement de l'ancien régime a conduit à des réformes généralisées.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In English:

deposetoppleoustunseat

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In English:

establish install restore

Inflected Word Forms

third person singularoverthrows

past tenseoverthrew

past participleoverthrown

present participleoverthrowing

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

overthrow the governmentcollocation

To remove the ruling government from power, usually by force.