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    Envahissait (en. Invaded)

    /ɑ̃.va.i.zɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To occupy a space in an intrusive manner.
    Weeds were invading the garden.
    Les mauvaises herbes envahissaient le jardin.
    To assert oneself on a territory without being invited.
    Enemy troops were invading the country.
    Les troupes ennemies envahissaient le pays.
    To expand excessively.
    Rumors were quickly invading the city.
    Les rumeurs envahissaient rapidement la ville.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'invade', of Latin origin 'invadere', meaning 'to enter by force'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    invade a place
    To take possession of a space intrusively.
    envahir un endroit
    inundated with questions
    To ask numerous questions insistently.
    envahir de questions
    the idea overwhelmed me
    To be overwhelmed by a thought or idea.
    l'idée m'envahit

    Related Words

    invasion
    The act of invading.
    envahissement
    invader
    One who invades.
    envahisseur
    invaded
    Who has been invaded.
    envahie

    Slang Meanings

    To be overwhelmed by something.
    I am overwhelmed by work at the moment.
    Je suis envahi par le travail en ce moment.
    To be flooded with emotions.
    He was overwhelmed by sadness.
    Il était envahi par la tristesse.