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to swell
01
enfler, gonfler
to become rounder or larger, particularly due to an increase in the amount of fluid
Intransitive
Exemples
After spraining her ankle, it started to swell, indicating inflammation.
Après s'être foulé la cheville, elle a commencé à gonfler, ce qui indique une inflammation.
Allergic reactions can cause the face to swell, making features temporarily larger.
Les réactions allergiques peuvent provoquer un gonflement du visage, rendant les traits temporairement plus gros.
02
gonfler, augmenter
to increase in size, volume, or intensity, often in a gradual or steady manner
Intransitive
Exemples
The company ’s profits swelled after the successful product launch.
Les bénéfices de l'entreprise ont augmenté après le lancement réussi du produit.
The balloon began to swell as air was pumped into it, growing larger with each breath.
Le ballon a commencé à gonfler lorsque de l'air y a été pompé, devenant plus grand à chaque souffle.
03
gonfler, se remplir
to be strongly or intensely filled with a specific emotion
Intransitive: to swell with an emotion
Exemples
His heart swelled with pride when he saw his son score the winning goal.
Son cœur gonfla de fierté quand il vit son fils marquer le but victorieux.
As the national anthem played, his heart swelled with patriotism.
Alors que l'hymne national jouait, son cœur gonflait de patriotisme.
04
gonfler, enfler
to form large waves or swells often as a result of wind or other natural forces
Intransitive
Exemples
The ocean began to swell as the storm clouds gathered on the horizon.
L'océan a commencé à gonfler alors que les nuages d'orage se rassemblaient à l'horizon.
The waves swelled dramatically overnight, making it difficult to navigate the waters.
Les vagues ont enflé de manière spectaculaire pendant la nuit, rendant difficile la navigation sur les eaux.
05
gonfler, grandir
to cause a feeling or emotion to grow stronger or more intense within a person
Intransitive
Exemples
A sense of pride swelled within him as he received the award.
Un sentiment de fierté gonfla en lui alors qu'il recevait le prix.
The excitement in the room swelled as the concert time approached.
L'excitation dans la salle gonflait à l'approche de l'heure du concert.
06
gonfler, augmenter
to cause something to become larger, more numerous, or more intense
Transitive: to swell sth
Exemples
The company ’s success swelled their customer base, leading to increased demand.
Le succès de l'entreprise a gonflé sa clientèle, entraînant une demande accrue.
The approaching storm swelled the river ’s water levels, making evacuation necessary.
La tempête approchante a fait gonfler le niveau de l'eau de la rivière, rendant l'évacuation nécessaire.
Swell
01
houle, gonflement
the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
02
bosse, renflement
a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)
03
une augmentation suivie d'une diminution, un crescendo suivi d'un decrescendo
a crescendo followed by a decrescendo
04
un dandy, un gandin
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
swell
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super, génial
very good
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