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    Crue (en. Raw)

    /kʁy/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Increase in the volume of water in a watercourse.
    The flood of the Seine caused significant damage.
    La crue de la Seine a causé de nombreux dégâts.
    Set of waters that submerge lands that are usually emerged.
    Residents had to evacuate because of the flood.
    Les habitants ont dû évacuer à cause de la crue.
    Flood period, particularly during the snowmelt.
    The spring flood is expected every year.
    La crue printanière est attendue chaque année.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'crux', which means the highest point.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    river flood
    Period during which the river level rises disproportionately.
    crue de la rivière
    to be in flood
    Refers to a river that overflows or rises above its usual level.
    être en crue

    Related Words

    flood
    Excessive rise in water leading to damage.
    inondation
    overflow
    Action of overflowing, particularly of a body of water.
    débordement
    water level
    Measurement of the amount of water in a watercourse at a given moment.
    niveau d'eau

    Slang Meanings

    When something overflows
    When the party gets too wild, we say it's a flood.
    Quand la fête devient trop folle, on dit que c'est la crue.