Abondaient (en. Abounded)

/a.bɔ.n.dɛ/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Indicate that there is a large quantity or abundance of something.
Natural resources abounded in this region.
Les ressources naturelles abondaient dans cette région.
To be present in large quantities.
In this forest, flowers abounded in spring.
Dans cette forêt, les fleurs abondaient au printemps.
To apply to a state of abundance.
Ideas abounded during the meeting.
Les idées abondaient lors de la réunion.
To demonstrate a high prevalence or frequency.
Volunteer activities abounded in the community.
Les activités bénévoles abondaient dans la communauté.

Etymology

From the verb 'abound', which comes from the Latin 'abundare', meaning 'to overflow'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

he abounds in meaning
It confirms or reinforces an idea.
il abonde dans le sens
abound in ideas
To produce many ideas.
abonder en idées
money abounds
There is a lot of money available.
l'argent abonde

Related Words

abundance
State of that which abounds, large quantity.
abondance
abundant
That which exists in large quantity.
abondant
overabound
Exceeds the normal level of abundance.
surabonder

Slang Meanings

There are plenty
In this box, there are plenty of candies.
Dans cette boîte, y'en a plein de bonbons.
It's in abundance
Opportunities in this city are in abundance.
Les opportunités dans cette ville, c'est à gogo.