The dictionary states a revolution is a sudden, complete or marked change in something. But the question is, can we prove that for the French Revolution? Many countries throughout the world’s history have had revolutions, but were they all really the true meaning of a revolution? In this essay, we will be looking closely at the French Revolution and find out if it was really a true revolution, or if it was just a period of time with some change. Most people believe that the French Revolution was a true revolution. The French Revolution was a true revolution because it was a time of complete government change, new ideas were presented, and social groups contributed into society.