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    Débordé (en. Overwhelmed)

    /de.bɔʁ.de/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Describing a situation where one is overwhelmed by events.
    She feels overwhelmed by her new responsibilities at work.
    Elle se sent débordée par ses nouvelles responsabilités au travail.
    Who is saturated, filled to the brim.
    The river is overflowing after last week's heavy rains.
    Le fleuve est débordé après les fortes pluies de la semaine dernière.
    Figuratively: to be overwhelmed by emotions or tasks.
    He was overwhelmed with emotions during his graduation ceremony.
    Il était débordé d'émotions lors de sa remise de diplôme.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'déborder', composed of 'dé-' and 'border', meaning to exceed limits.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be overwhelmed by work
    To be submerged by professional tasks.
    être débordé par le travail
    Overwhelmed with ideas
    To have way too many ideas to handle.
    débordé d'idées
    Overwhelmed by emotions
    To be invaded by one's feelings.
    débordé par les émotions

    Related Words

    Overflow
    Action or effect of overflowing.
    débordement
    To border
    To define a limit or boundary.
    border
    Overloaded
    To have too many burdens or tasks.
    surchargé

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the red
    He is so overwhelmed that he is in the red with his projects.
    Il est tellement débordé qu'il est dans le rouge avec ses projets.
    To be out of it
    She is out of it with all her exams to prepare.
    Elle est à la ramasse avec tous ses examens à préparer.
    To be drowning in work
    I am drowning in work this week.
    Je suis noyé sous le travail cette semaine.