Débordait (en. Overflowed)

/de.bɔʁ.dɛ/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To be full to the point of overflowing, to spill over.
The river overflowed after heavy rain.
Le fleuve débordait après une forte pluie.
To spread beyond a limit.
Joy overflowed from the hearts of the children.
La joie débordait des cœurs des enfants.
To be too full, to exceed a certain level.
The vase overflowed with water.
Le vase débordait d'eau.
To express oneself with excessive intensity.
His creativity overflowed in his work.
Sa créativité débordait dans son œuvre.

Etymology

From the verb "déborder," composed of 'dé-' (indicating a movement away) and 'border' (to put a border).

Common Phrases and Expressions

overwhelmed with work
To be overwhelmed by work.
débordé de travail
overflowing with energy
To have overflowing energy.
déborder d'énergie
overflowing with happiness
To be extremely happy.
déborder de bonheur

Related Words

overflow
Action of overflowing.
débordement
border
To set a limit or a border.
border
flood
Excessive increase of water over a surface.
inondation
excess
Exceeding an acceptable limit.
excès

Slang Meanings

To be too caught up in a situation.
I am overwhelmed with all these tasks; I can't keep up anymore.
Je suis débordé avec toutes ces tâches, je ne peux plus suivre.
To have emotions that overflow.
He is overflowing with emotion when talking about his son.
Il déborde d'émotion en parlant de son fils.