French Conversation · Level 179
15 words
French word
révolter
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁevɔlte/
Meaning
- verboutrage
Example
La publicité mensongère me révolte.
False advertising outrages me.
More examples
Son comportement m'a révolté.
His behavior outraged me.
Core concept
A blatant wrong sparks a forceful inner uprising in the person who sees it.
Common phrases
révolter quelqu'un
outrage someone
révolter le public
outrage the public
Similar words
indigner: To arouse intense anger at injustice or unfairness.
scandaliser: To provoke strong condemnation or disgust over a moral offense.
choquer: To cause strong shock or discomfort by defying accepted norms.
dégoûter: To cause intense disgust, almost like nausea.
Definition in French
Provoquer chez quelqu'un un vif sentiment d'indignation ou de révolte.
Word origin
French révolter comes from Old French revolter and is closely related to révolte, the noun for revolt.
Usage tips
- In La publicité mensongère me révolte, me marks the affected person, while the offending thing is the subject.