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    Affluents (en. Tributaries)

    /a.fly.ɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A tributary is a watercourse that flows into another watercourse.
    The Seine received many tributaries, such as the Marne.
    La Seine recevait de nombreux affluents, comme la Marne.
    In a broader context, this can refer to something that contributes to the increase of another element.
    The tributaries of the real estate market increase the value of local properties.
    Les affluents du marché immobilier augmentent la valeur des propriétés locales.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'affluens', meaning 'flowing towards'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Water tributaries
    Refers to rivers or streams that feed into a river.
    affluents d'eau
    Financial tributaries
    Refers to investments that contribute to the enrichment of an entity.
    affluents financiers

    Related Words

    Confluents
    Point where two watercourses meet.
    confluents
    Source
    The place where a watercourse begins.
    source
    Fast-flowing river waters or streams.
    Fast-flowing river waters.
    eaux-vives

    Slang Meanings

    Influx of opinions
    There is an influx of diverse opinions on the subject.
    Il y a un afflux d'opinions diverses sur le sujet.
    Tributaries of knowledge
    The tributaries of knowledge in this field are vast.
    Les affluents de connaissances dans ce domaine sont vastes.