The French word for capsize is
chavirer

French Definition

Translations for capsize and their definitions

chavirer	©
1. v. to capsize
2. v. to overturn, keel over, tip over (of objects etc.)
3. v. to roll (of eyes); to reel, spin (of room etc.); to turn over (of heart)
4. v. to bowl over, shatter (someone)

chavirer	©
1. v. (Intransitif) Tourner sens dessus dessous.
(figuré) Son intelligence chavire.
2. v. (Intransitif) (En particulier) (marine) Renverser une embarcation et perdre définitivement son équilibre.
3. v. (Transitif) Faire chavirer.
La lame chavira le navire.

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