reversible

• Qui peut être inversé, ramené à un état antérieur, ou dont l'effet peut être annulé. Se dit aussi d'un vêtement ou d'un tissu qui peut être porté ou utilisé sur ses deux faces.

Capable of being reversed or changed back to a previous state.

1. Capable of being turned the other wayB2formal

   Able to be changed back to a previous state or condition.

   réversible

   • The damage to the environment is not always reversible.
   • This chemical reaction is reversible under certain conditions.
   • The decision is reversible if new evidence comes to light.

   Synonymesalterablechangeableconvertiblerevocable

   Antonymesirreversiblepermanent

2. Usable on both sidesB1formal

   Designed to be used with either side facing outward.

   réversible (utilisable sur les deux faces)

   • This jacket is reversible, with a different color on each side.
   • She bought a reversible belt that works with any outfit.
   • The tablecloth is reversible, offering two patterns.

   Synonymesdouble-facedtwo-sided

   Antonymesone-sided

3. Able to assume two statesC1formal

   Capable of producing or assuming either of two possible states or conditions.

   Réversible (à deux états)

   • The switch is reversible, allowing the machine to operate in two modes.
   • This reversible process can go from solid to liquid and back.
   • The system is designed to be reversible for safety purposes.

   Synonymesbinary

   Antonymesirreversiblenonreversibleone-wayunidirectional

• Nom désignant un vêtement, en particulier un manteau, conçu pour être porté indifféremment sur l'une ou l'autre face du tissu.

A noun referring to a garment, especially a coat, designed to be worn with either side of the fabric showing on the outside.

1. Reversible garmentB2formal

   A piece of clothing, especially a coat, designed to be worn with either side facing outward.

   vêtement réversible

   • She bought a reversible that can be worn as either a black or a navy jacket.
   • The reversible is perfect for travel because it offers two looks in one.
   • He prefers a reversible for its versatility in different weather conditions.