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    Confluent (en. Confluence)

    /kɔ̃.flu.ɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That meets, that converges.
    The two rivers are confluent at this point.
    Les deux rivières sont confluentes à cet endroit.
    Related to a confluence.
    The confluence area is rich in biodiversity.
    La zone confluent est riche en biodiversité.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'confluens', participle of 'confluere', meaning 'to meet, to join'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    confluence of rivers
    Area where several rivers meet.
    confluent de rivières
    confluence study
    Analysis of interactions in a confluence area.
    étude confluent

    Related Words

    confluence
    Point where two or more waterways meet.
    confluence
    tributary
    A river that flows into another.
    affluent
    intersection
    Point where two lines cross.
    intersection

    Slang Meanings

    When ideas or cultures converge.
    The festival was an example of the confluence of artistic ideas.
    Le festival était un exemple de la confluent d'idées artistiques.