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    Débordaient (en. Overflowed)

    /de.bɔʁ.dɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of going beyond or exceeding what is usually contained.
    The students overflowed with energy during the class.
    Les élèves débordaient d'énergie pendant le cours.
    Referring to an excessive amount that cannot be contained.
    The emotions overflowed during the ceremony.
    Les émotions débordaient lors de la cérémonie.
    To surpass a threshold, a limit, whether physical or abstract.
    The sales figures exceeded all our expectations.
    Les chiffres de ventes débordaient toutes nos attentes.

    Etymology

    The word 'overflow' comes from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'beyond' and 'flow' meaning 'to move.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    overflowing with talent
    To have a lot of talent, to excel in a skill.
    déborder de talent
    overflowing with work
    To have too much work, to be overwhelmed.
    déborder de travail
    overflow of emotions
    An uncontrolled expression of feelings.
    débordement d'émotions
    overflowing with joy
    To show great joy, to be very happy.
    déborder de joie

    Related Words

    overflow
    The act of overflowing, often used in terms of sentiment or volume.
    débordement
    edge
    The limit or side of an object, often used to indicate a boundary.
    bord
    emerge
    To appear suddenly or unexpectedly.
    surgir

    Slang Meanings

    When someone is too stressed or tired.
    After this project, I'm completely overwhelmed!
    Après ce projet, je déborde complètement !
    When a situation becomes uncontrollable.
    The party overflowed; everyone was on the table.
    La fête a débordé, tout le monde était sur la table.