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    Inondé (en. Flooded)

    /inɔ̃de/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That is covered with water, which has been invaded by water.
    The fields are inundated after the storm.
    Les champs sont inondés après la tempête.
    Figuratively, to be overwhelmed by something in large quantities.
    She is inundated with work at this time of year.
    Elle est inondée de travail en cette période de l'année.
    That has received a large amount of water.
    The inundated village needs assistance.
    Le village inondé a besoin de secours.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'inonder', which derives from the Latin 'inundare', meaning 'to submerge'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be inundated with work
    To be overwhelmed by the tasks to be completed.
    être inondé de travail
    catastrophic flooding
    A deluge that causes significant damage.
    inondation catastrophique
    to inundate an area
    To cover a given area with water.
    inonder une zone

    Related Words

    flooding
    Phenomenon by which a region is submerged by water.
    inondation
    to inundate
    Action of making something wet or covering it with water.
    inonder
    overflow
    When water overflows its natural boundaries.
    débordement

    Slang Meanings

    To be overwhelmed by problems.
    He is inundated with worries right now.
    Il est inondé de soucis en ce moment.
    To have a heavy workload.
    I am inundated with projects to submit.
    Je suis inondé de projets à rendre.