French Word · Intermediate
boulverser
to deeply upset / to overturn
Pronunciation: bool-ver-SAY
Meaning
To cause a great emotional disturbance in someone; to overturn or disrupt something completely.
Example
La nouvelle de son départ a bouleversé toute la famille.
The news of his departure deeply upset the whole family.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice boulverser out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level French word.