English–French
“drastic change” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/buləvɛʁsəmɑ̃/
Example
Le bouleversement a surpris tout le monde.
The drastic change surprised everyone.
How to say “drastic change” in French
“Drastic change” in French is bouleversement.
A powerful shock that sweeps away an established situation and leaves a new one in its place.
Example sentences with bouleversement
La pandémie a provoqué un bouleversement majeur dans nos habitudes.
The pandemic caused a major upheaval in our habits.
Tips for using bouleversement
- For personal emotional distress, French commonly uses être bouleversé, while bouleversement usually names the event or change.