spate in French
spate in French is crue, recrudescence — spate means a sudden rush or outpouring of something, especially a large number of events happening close together.
spate in French
crue
(countable) A (sudden) flood or inundation of water; specifically, a flood in or overflow of a river or other watercourse due to heavy rain or melting snow; (uncountable, archaic) flooding, inundation.
recrudescence
(countable) A (sudden) flood or inundation of water; specifically, a flood in or overflow of a river or other watercourse due to heavy rain or melting snow; (uncountable, archaic) flooding, inundation.
recrudescence
(countable, figurative) A sudden increase or rush of something; a flood, an outburst, an outpouring.
What does "spate" mean?
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noun A sudden rush or outpouring of something, especially a large number of events happening close together.
"The city saw a spate of burglaries last winter."
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noun A sudden flood, especially of a river swollen by heavy rain.
"The river was in spate after days of storms."
spate in a sentence
- The city saw a spate of burglaries last winter.
- A spate of resignations left the department short-staffed.
- The river was in spate after days of storms.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "spate" in French?
"spate" in French is crue, recrudescence. spate means: A sudden rush or outpouring of something, especially a large number of events happening close together.
How do you use "spate" in a sentence?
Example: "The city saw a spate of burglaries last winter." In French, "spate" is crue, recrudescence.
Are there other ways to say "spate" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "spate": crue, recrudescence.
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