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    L'invasion (en. The invasion)

    /lɛɛ̃.ve.zjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act of invading a territory or space.
    The invasion of a country by an army often leads to conflicts.
    L'invasion d'un pays par une armée provoque souvent des conflits.
    A massive and disorderly influx of people or things.
    The invasion of tourists in summer can overwhelm the city.
    L'invasion de touristes en été peut submerger la ville.
    A brutal and unexpected penetration into a field.
    The invasion of new technologies has transformed the market.
    L'invasion des nouvelles technologies a transformé le marché.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'invasio', meaning 'the act of invading'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the invasion of privacy
    Interference in a person's personal affairs.
    l'invasion de la vie privée
    the invasion of nature
    The negative impact of human activities on the environment.
    l'invasion de la nature
    the invasion of markets
    The penetration of new economic players into a sector.
    l'invasion des marchés

    Related Words

    invade
    The act of taking possession by force.
    envahir
    invasive
    Tending to invade or spread uncontrollably.
    invasif
    incursion
    A rapid and brief invasion into a territory.
    incursion

    Slang Meanings

    A large number of people arriving suddenly.
    It was an invasion at the concert, everyone showed up at the same time.
    C'était une invasion dans le concert, tout le monde a débarqué en même temps.
    When something overflows or invades a space.
    This party was an invasion of noise and chaos.
    Cette fête était une invasion de bruit et de chaos.