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bouleverse

"Overturns," "upsets," or "shakes deeply."

In a sentence

Cette nouvelle m'a bouleversé.
This news shook me deeply.
In this sentence, "bouleversé" conveys an emotional impact demonstrating it relates to feelings.
Le tremblement de terre a bouleversé la région.
The earthquake disrupted the region.
Here, "bouleversé" is used to describe a significant alteration or disturbance, in this case physical.
Les changements climatiques bouleversent notre environnement.
Climate changes are disrupting our environment.
In this instance, "bouleversent" indicates ongoing profound effects on the environment caused by changes.

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