renverse

transitive verb

ren·verse | \renˈvərs\

-ed/-ing/-s

Definition of renverse

(Entry 1 of 2)

archaic

: to turn back : reverse, overturn, overthrow

renversé

adjective

ren·ver·sé | \¦ränˌver¦sā\

Definition of renversé (Entry 2 of 2)

: consisting of or accompanied by a bending of the head and body from the waist while turning in ballet : reversed a renversé movement

History and Etymology for renverse

Transitive verb

Middle French renverser, from re- + enverser to invert, from Old French, from envers upside down, from Latin inversus

Adjective

French, literally, turned back, from past participle of renverser to turn back, from Middle French

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