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    Écrasant (en. Crushing)

    [e.kʁɑ.zɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Referring to something that exerts strong pressure or domination.
    The professor’s argument was crushing.
    L'argument du professeur était écrasant.
    Referring to a victory obtained with a large margin.
    The team won the match with a crushing score.
    L'équipe a remporté le match avec un score écrasant.
    Which causes a feeling of overload or heaviness.
    The summer heat was crushing.
    La chaleur de l'été était écrasante.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to crush', from the Latin 'crassare', which means to make thick or heavy.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the crushing shadow
    A heavy presence that dominates attention.
    l'ombre écrasante
    a crushing victory
    A victory achieved by a significant margin.
    une victoire écrasante
    a crushing task
    A task that seems too imposing to accomplish.
    une tâche écrasante

    Related Words

    crushing
    The action of reducing something by pressure.
    écrasement
    to crush
    To force down or onto something.
    écraser
    crushing
    Causing a feeling of great pressure or domination.
    écrasant

    Slang Meanings

    A term used to describe a situation that is very difficult to bear.
    That meeting was so crushing, I had trouble staying awake.
    Cette réunion était tellement écrasante, j'avais du mal à rester éveillé.
    To describe something extremely impressive.
    The concert was crushing, I've never seen such a spectacle.
    Le concert était écrasant, jamais vu un tel spectacle.