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confluence in French

confluence in French is confluent, confluence, convergence — confluence means the point where two rivers or streams meet and flow on as one.

confluence in French

confluent
noun
The place where two rivers, streams, or other continuously flowing bodies of water meet and become one, especially where a tributary joins a river.
confluence
noun
The place where two rivers, streams, or other continuously flowing bodies of water meet and become one, especially where a tributary joins a river.
confluent
noun
A convergence or combination of forces, people, or things.
convergence
noun
A convergence or combination of forces, people, or things.

What does "confluence" mean?

  1. noun The point where two rivers or streams meet and flow on as one.
    "The city grew up at the confluence of the Rhine and the Moselle."
  2. noun A situation in which several separate things come together at the same time, often with a combined effect.
    "A confluence of rising rents and falling wages pushed families out of the city."

confluence in a sentence

  • The city grew up at the confluence of the Rhine and the Moselle.
  • We camped just above the confluence.
  • A confluence of rising rents and falling wages pushed families out of the city.
  • Their success came from a rare confluence of talent and timing.

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Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "confluence" in French?

"confluence" in French is confluent, confluence, convergence. confluence means: The point where two rivers or streams meet and flow on as one.

How do you use "confluence" in a sentence?

Example: "The city grew up at the confluence of the Rhine and the Moselle." In French, "confluence" is confluent, confluence, convergence.

Are there other ways to say "confluence" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "confluence": confluent, confluence, convergence.

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