No. 2,825 in French
crues
"Crues" in English means "floods."
In a sentence
Les crues soudaines peuvent causer des dégâts importants.
Sudden floods can cause significant damage.
In this sentence, 'crues' refers to 'floods', showcasing its meaning as sudden rises in water levels leading to overflow.
Après les pluies abondantes, les rivières ont connu des crues dangereuses.
Following the heavy rains, the rivers experienced dangerous floods.
Here, 'crues' again signifies 'floods', underlining natural events linked with increased water flow.
Les habitants près du delta se préparent toujours à d'éventuelles crues.
The residents near the delta always prepare for potential floods.
'Crues' in this context highlights anticipation and preparation for periodic high water occurrences.
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