overturn in French
overturn in French is capoter, renverser, retourner — overturn means to flip something over, or to cause a vehicle to roll onto its side or roof.
overturn in French
capoter
(ambitransitive) To turn over, capsize or upset.
renverser
(ambitransitive) To turn over, capsize or upset.
retourner
(ambitransitive) To turn over, capsize or upset.
verser
(ambitransitive) To turn over, capsize or upset.
casser
(legal, transitive) To reverse (a decision); to overrule or rescind.
renverser
(legal, transitive) To reverse (a decision); to overrule or rescind.
What does "overturn" mean?
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verb To flip something over, or to cause a vehicle to roll onto its side or roof.
"The boat overturned in the storm."
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verb To reverse an official decision, ruling, or law.
"The appeals court overturned the earlier verdict."
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overturn in a sentence
- The boat overturned in the storm.
- The lorry overturned on the icy road.
- The appeals court overturned the earlier verdict.
- Parliament voted to overturn the previous ruling.
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What is "overturn" in French?
"overturn" in French is capoter, renverser, retourner. overturn means: To flip something over, or to cause a vehicle to roll onto its side or roof.
How do you use "overturn" in a sentence?
Example: "The boat overturned in the storm." In French, "overturn" is capoter, renverser, retourner.
Are there other ways to say "overturn" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "overturn": capoter, renverser, retourner, verser, casser.
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