révolution
/ʁevɔlysjɔ̃/A fundamental and often violent change in the political, social, or economic structure of a society, typically involving the overthrow of an existing government or system.
La révolution industrielle a transformé l'économie mondiale.
The Industrial Revolution transformed the global economy.
Often refers to historical events like the French Revolution or the American Revolution.
A significant change or upheaval in any field, not necessarily political.
La révolution numérique a changé notre façon de communiquer.
The digital revolution changed the way we communicate.
Can be used metaphorically for any major transformation.
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Historical Context
The term is strongly associated with political upheavals, such as the French Revolution.
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Capitalization
In French, 'révolution' is not capitalized unless it is part of a proper noun (e.g., 'Révolution française').
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'revolutio', meaning 'a turning around' or 'a rolling back'.
📝Usage Notes
In French, 'révolution' is often used in a political context but can also refer to any major change.