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    Déluge (en. Flood)

    /de.lyʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A catastrophic flood.
    The deluge swept away houses and lives.
    Le déluge a emporté des maisons et des vies.
    A sudden and intense torrent of water.
    After the rain, the river experienced a deluge.
    Après la pluie, la rivière a connu un déluge.
    Figuratively, a situation where there is an excessive amount of something.
    He received a deluge of messages after his announcement.
    Il a reçu un déluge de messages après son annonce.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'diluvium', which means flood.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a deluge of tears
    a large quantity of tears, usually caused by strong emotion.
    un déluge de larmes
    deluge of love
    a great expression of love or affection.
    déluge d'amour
    deluge of criticism
    a multitude of criticisms or reproaches.
    déluge de critiques

    Related Words

    flood
    An excess of water that submerges land.
    inondation
    storm
    A disturbed weather phenomenon, often accompanied by lightning and thunder.
    orage
    puddle
    A small accumulation of water on a flat surface.
    flaque

    Slang Meanings

    A large excess of something.
    It was a deluge of good news today.
    C'était un déluge de bonnes nouvelles aujourd'hui.
    A chaotic situation.
    The event was a deluge, everyone was running in all directions.
    L'événement était un déluge, tout le monde courait dans tous les sens.