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    Débordant (en. Overflowing)

    /de.bɔʁ.dɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which exceeds, which flows beyond a limit.
    The water was so abundant that it was overflowing.
    L'eau était tellement abondante qu'elle était débordante.
    Which manifests a great intensity or enthusiasm.
    She had a laugh overflowing with joy.
    Elle avait un rire débordant de joie.
    In abundance, in excess.
    He has an overflowing energy.
    Il a une énergie débordante.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'déborder' which means 'to exceed the borders'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    overflowing with energy
    Which expresses great vitality.
    débordant d'énergie
    overflowing emotions
    Feelings that exceed the usual norms.
    émotions débordantes
    overflowing passion
    An intense interest or passion.
    passion débordante

    Related Words

    overflow
    Action of exceeding a border or a limit.
    déborder
    abundance
    State of being in large quantity.
    abondance
    exuberance
    Character of a person who displays overflowing enthusiasm.
    exubérance

    Slang Meanings

    To have too much of something, often in an informal context.
    He has an overflowing lifestyle, he never stops.
    Il a un style de vie débordant, il ne s'arrête jamais.
    To be extremely happy or enthusiastic.
    She is overflowing with happiness today.
    Elle est débordante de bonheur aujourd'hui.