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    Déborde (en. Overflows)

    /debɔʁd/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Flowing beyond the edges, spilling over.
    The water overflows from the bucket after being overfilled.
    L'eau déborde du seau après avoir été trop rempli.
    Being filled to the point of overflowing, being saturated.
    His emotions overflow due to the joy he feels.
    Ses émotions débordent à cause de la joie qu'il ressent.
    Going beyond set limits, in terms of capacity or control.
    His enthusiasm overflows, he talks nonstop.
    Son enthousiasme déborde, il parle sans s'arrêter.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'deborer', composed of 'de-' and 'border'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    overflowing with joy
    To be extremely happy.
    déborder de joie
    overflowing with energy
    To have a lot of energy.
    déborder d'énergie
    overflowing with creativity
    To have a great number of creative ideas.
    déborder de créativité

    Related Words

    edge
    The edge is the limit or periphery of an object.
    bord
    overflow
    Action or effect of overflowing.
    débordement
    flood
    Rise in water level that overflows.
    inondation

    Slang Meanings

    To be overwhelmed by a situation.
    I am overwhelmed with work this week.
    Je suis débordé par le travail cette semaine.
    To lack time to do everything.
    I am overflowing today, I don't even have time to drink a coffee.
    Je déborde aujourd'hui, je n'ai même pas le temps de boire un café.