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overflow in French

overflow in French is débordement, s'épancher, transborder — overflow means liquid or material that spills over because there is too much of it.

overflow in French

débordement
noun
The spillage resultant from overflowing.
s'épancher
verb
transborder
verb
déborder
verb

What does "overflow" mean?

  1. noun Liquid or material that spills over because there is too much of it.
    "The overflow from the bathtub soaked the bathroom floor."
  2. noun A pipe or outlet designed to release excess liquid.
    "Check that the sink's overflow isn't blocked with debris."
  3. verb To spill over the edge or limit of something.
    "The river overflowed its banks after days of heavy rain."

overflow in a sentence

  • The overflow from the bathtub soaked the bathroom floor.
  • Check that the sink's overflow isn't blocked with debris.
  • The river overflowed its banks after days of heavy rain.
  • The venue overflowed with fans an hour before the show.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "overflow" in French?

"overflow" in French is débordement, s'épancher, transborder. overflow means: Liquid or material that spills over because there is too much of it.

How do you use "overflow" in a sentence?

Example: "The overflow from the bathtub soaked the bathroom floor." In French, "overflow" is débordement, s'épancher, transborder.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "overflow": débordement, s'épancher, transborder, déborder.

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