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overwhelm in French

overwhelm in French is abreuver, accabler, envahir — overwhelm means to completely overpower someone or something, whether physically or emotionally.

overwhelm in French

abreuver
verb
To engulf, surge over and submerge.
accabler
verb
To overpower emotionally.
accabler
verb
To cause to surround, to cover.
envahir
verb
To cause to surround, to cover.

What does "overwhelm" mean?

  1. verb To completely overpower someone or something, whether physically or emotionally.
    "The wave overwhelmed the small boat."
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overwhelm in a sentence

  • The wave overwhelmed the small boat.
  • She was overwhelmed with joy when she heard the news.

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What is "overwhelm" in French?

"overwhelm" in French is abreuver, accabler, envahir. overwhelm means: To completely overpower someone or something, whether physically or emotionally.

How do you use "overwhelm" in a sentence?

Example: "The wave overwhelmed the small boat." In French, "overwhelm" is abreuver, accabler, envahir.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "overwhelm": abreuver, accabler, envahir.

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