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    Envahit (en. Invaded)

    [ɑ̃.va.i]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To enter a place in large numbers.
    Insects invade the house during the summer.
    Les insectes envahissent la maison pendant l'été.
    To occupy a space excessively.
    The brambles have taken over the abandoned garden.
    Les ronces ont envahi le jardin abandonné.
    To infiltrate or invade thoughts.
    Doubts overwhelmed him before the exam.
    Les doutes l'ont envahi avant l'examen.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'envahir', derived from the Latin 'invadere' which means 'to enter by force'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be overwhelmed by memories
    To be overwhelmed by memories of the past.
    être envahi par les souvenirs
    to invade the market
    To take a dominant position in the market.
    envahir le marché
    to invade someone's privacy
    To enter someone's personal sphere inappropriately.
    envahir l'intimité

    Related Words

    invasion
    The act of invading, occupied by force.
    invasion
    invader
    One who invades, usually by force.
    envahisseur
    invasive
    Tending to invade, spreading quickly.
    invasif

    Slang Meanings

    To be overwhelmed by emotions.
    He is overwhelmed by euphoria after his victory.
    Il est envahi par l'euphorie après sa victoire.
    To be occupied by tasks.
    I am overwhelmed with work right now.
    Je suis envahi par le travail en ce moment.