English–French
“knock over” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁɑ̃vɛʁse/
Example
Il a renversé la chaise.
He knocked over the chair.
How to say “knock over” in French
“Knock over” in French is renverser.
A sudden turn puts something upright onto its side and can leave its contents or authority spilled out.
Example sentences with renverser
Elle a renversé son verre en riant.
She spilled her glass while laughing.
Tips for using renverser
- Despite its resemblance to English 'reverse', renverser usually means overturn, knock down, or overthrow; 'inverser' often expresses technical reversal.