révolution
/ʁe.vɔ.ly.sjɔ̃/a radical and often violent change in the political, social, or economic structure of a country or society
Les révolutions technologiques transforment notre quotidien.
Technological revolutions transform our daily lives.
Often refers to historical events like the French Revolution or the Industrial Revolution.
a complete change in the way something is done or thought about
Il y a eu une révolution dans la médecine grâce aux nouvelles découvertes.
There has been a revolution in medicine thanks to new discoveries.
Can also refer to significant changes in fields like technology, science, or culture.
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💡Pro Tip
Historical vs. General Use
Be mindful of the context—'révolution' can refer to both historical events and broad changes in society or technology.
⚡Gold Rule
Capitalization
Capitalize when referring to specific historical revolutions (e.g., 'La Révolution française').
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'revolutio' (a turning around), from 'revolvere' (to roll back).
📝Usage Notes
The term is often capitalized when referring to specific historical revolutions (e.g., 'La Révolution française').