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Deluge
01
déluge, averse
a sudden and heavy rainfall
Exemples
The deluge caused flash flooding throughout the city, overwhelming the drainage systems and submerging streets.
Le déluge a provoqué des inondations soudaines dans toute la ville, submergeant les systèmes de drainage et inondant les rues.
Farmers welcomed the deluge after months of drought, as the heavy rain revitalized their parched fields.
Les agriculteurs ont accueilli le déluge après des mois de sécheresse, car la pluie torrentielle a revitalisé leurs champs asséchés.
02
déluge
the overflow of normally dry land by rising water
Exemples
The river burst its banks, causing a deluge across the valley.
Entire villages were swept away by the deluge following the storm.
03
an overwhelming quantity of something, especially information, work, or emotion
Exemples
The company received a deluge of complaints after the product recall.
He faced a deluge of emails upon returning from vacation.
to deluge
01
inonder, submerger
to flood or cover completely with water
Exemples
The storm deluged the streets, leaving cars stranded.
Heavy rains deluged the valley and destroyed several homes.
02
to overwhelm someone or something with an excessive amount of tasks, messages, or demands
Exemples
The help desk was deluged with support requests after the outage.
She was deluged with paperwork on her first day back.
