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    Envahir (en. Invade)

    /ɑ̃.va.iʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To enter in large numbers into a place or situation.
    The soldiers began to invade the country.
    Les soldats ont commencé à envahir le pays.
    To completely occupy a space.
    Weeds have invaded my garden.
    Les mauvaises herbes ont envahi mon jardin.
    To be overwhelmed by emotions or sensations.
    Sadness enveloped him after the news.
    La tristesse l'a envahi après la nouvelle.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'invadere', meaning 'to force one's way in'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    invade personal space
    To enter someone's private or intimate space without permission.
    envahir l'espace personnel
    invade dreams
    To occupy someone's mind during sleep.
    envahir les rêves

    Related Words

    invincible
    Incapable of being defeated.
    invincible
    invasion
    The act of invading, often used in a military context.
    invasion
    invasion
    The act of invading or occupying.
    envahissement

    Slang Meanings

    To be preoccupied with a task or situation.
    This project is taking over my time; I have no time for anything else.
    Ce projet m'envahit, je n'ai plus de temps pour rien d'autre.
    To be overwhelmed by responsibilities.
    My work is consuming me right now.
    Mon travail m'envahit en ce moment.