No. 8,704 in French
avalanche
A rapid flow of snow, ice, and debris down a mountainside.
In a sentence
L'avalanche a détruit le village dans la vallée.
The avalanche destroyed the village in the valley.
In this sentence, 'avalanche' is used in its literal sense to refer to a natural disaster involving a sudden flow of snow down a mountain slope.
Il a reçu une avalanche de courriels après la publication de son article.
He received an avalanche of emails after his article was published.
Here, 'avalanche' is used metaphorically to describe an overwhelming quantity, showcasing its figurative usage in French.
Une avalanche d'applaudissements a suivi la performance brillante de l'acteur.
An avalanche of applause followed the actor's brilliant performance.
In this example, 'avalanche' conveys a large, enthusiastic reaction to an event, underlining its flexibility for expressive contexts.
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