No. 3,234 in French
révolution
A fundamental and significant change, often political or social, or a complete turn or cycle.
In a sentence
La révolution industrielle a transformé les sociétés modernes.
The industrial revolution transformed modern societies.
Here, 'révolution' refers to a significant period of change or innovation in industry and society.
Une révolution politique peut changer le cours d'un pays.
A political revolution can change the course of a country.
In this sentence, 'révolution' denotes a political upheaval or shift in governance or power structures.
La beauté de cette peinture est une véritable révolution dans l'art.
The beauty of this painting is a true revolution in art.
Here, 'révolution' is used metaphorically to signify a groundbreaking or innovative change in the field of art.
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