Abondent (en. Abound)

/abɔ̃dɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That is in large quantity.
Natural resources abound in this region.
Les ressources naturelles abondent dans cette région.
That is rich in something.
Ideas abound in the new book.
Les idées abondent dans le nouveau livre.
In sufficient quantity or more.
There are provisions that abound in the pantry.
Il y a des provisions qui abondent dans le garde-manger.

Etymology

From Latin 'abundans', present participle of the verb 'abundare', meaning 'to overflow'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Abundant in the common sense
Describes an idea or resource that is very present or available.
Abondent dans le sens commun
Opportunities abound
Means that there are many opportunities available.
Les opportunités abondent

Related Words

abundance
State of being in large quantity.
abondance
to abound
Being in large quantity or number.
abonder
abundantly
In an abundant manner.
abondamment

Slang Meanings

To have a lot of one thing.
At this party, drinks abound.
Dans cette fête, les boissons abondent.
To be filled or overflowing.
On this project, ideas abound.
Sur ce projet, les idées abondent.