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No. 9,486 in French

déborder

To overflow or exceed limits.

In a sentence

  • Le fleuve a débordé après les fortes pluies.

    The river overflowed after the heavy rains.

    In this sentence, 'déborder' is used to describe the overflowing of an object or liquid, highlighting its physical action of spilling beyond limits.

  • Je me sens débordé par tout le travail que je dois faire.

    I feel overwhelmed by all the work I have to do.

    Here, 'débordé' is used metaphorically to express being overwhelmed or overloaded, showing its application in emotional or situational contexts.

  • Les spectateurs débordaient d'enthousiasme lors du concert.

    The spectators were overflowing with enthusiasm during the concert.

    This usage captures the figurative sense of 'déborder' to express abundance or excess of emotions or enthusiasm.

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