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to besiege
01
assiéger, encercler
to surround a place, typically with armed forces, in order to force those inside to give up or surrender
Transitive: to besiege a place
Exemples
During the siege, the opposing forces worked to besiege the city from all sides.
Pendant le siège, les forces opposées ont travaillé à assiégé la ville de tous les côtés.
02
assaillir, submerger
to overwhelm someone with a flood of requests, complaints, or demands
Transitive: to besiege sb/sth with questions or requests
Exemples
After the announcement, the office was besieged with emails asking for clarification.
Après l'annonce, le bureau a été assiégé de courriels demandant des éclaircissements.
03
assaillir, accabler
to overwhelm someone with worry, problems, or stress
Transitive: to besiege sb
Exemples
They were besieged by doubts and insecurities before the big decision.
Ils étaient assiégés par des doutes et des insécurités avant la grande décision.
