inonder
to flood, to inundate
verb ee-nohn-DEH Rare
Origin: Latin 'inundare'
Also means
to overwhelm
Usage Note
Inonder is used literally for water flooding a place and figuratively for being overwhelmed with messages, calls, or work. The noun inondation (flood) is the related form. The phrase inonder le marché means 'to flood the market' with goods.
Examples
"La pluie a inondé les rues du village."
Natural Translation
The rain flooded the streets of the village.
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