No. 10,359 in French
invasion
The act of entering a place, especially forcibly, to occupy or disrupt.
In a sentence
L'invasion de la Normandie pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale a marqué un tournant dans l'histoire.
The invasion of Normandy during World War II marked a turning point in history.
The word 'invasion' is used to describe a military action characterized by entering territory for conquest or war.
Cette invasion d'idées nouvelles a transformé la société.
This invasion of new ideas has transformed society.
In this sentence, 'invasion' metaphorically describes the introduction or spread of ideas that profoundly affect societal norms.
Le film décrit une invasion extraterrestre qui menace l'humanité.
The film depicts an alien invasion threatening humanity.
Here, 'invasion' signifies an event or scenario involving non-human entities entering and potentially jeopardizing human existence or security.
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