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to invade
01
envahir
to enter a territory using armed forces in order to occupy or take control of it
Intransitive
Transitive: to invade a territory
Exemples
The army decided to invade the neighboring country to secure vital resources.
L'armée a décidé d'envahir le pays voisin pour sécuriser des ressources vitales.
Historically, empires often sought to invade and expand their territories.
Historiquement, les empires cherchaient souvent à envahir et à étendre leurs territoires.
02
envahir, empiéter
to intrude upon or encroach on someone’s personal space, thoughts, or feelings
Transitive: to invade someone's privacy or thoughts
Exemples
His constant questioning seemed to invade her privacy, making her uncomfortable.
Ses questions constantes semblaient envahir sa vie privée, la mettant mal à l'aise.
The sadness began to invade her thoughts, overwhelming her with grief.
La tristesse a commencé à envahir ses pensées, la submergeant de chagrin.
03
envahir, pénétrer en masse
to enter a place, situation, or activity in large numbers
Transitive: to invade a place or situation
Exemples
The protesters invaded the government building, demanding immediate action.
Les manifestants ont envahi le bâtiment gouvernemental, exigeant une action immédiate.
Social media platforms have been invaded by advertisements, making them harder to navigate.
Les plateformes de médias sociaux ont été envahies par des publicités, ce qui les rend plus difficiles à naviguer.
04
envahir, infester
(of a parasite or disease) to spread into and affect an organism or part of its body
Transitive: to invade an organ or tissue
Exemples
The virus invaded his respiratory system, leading to severe pneumonia.
Le virus a envahi son système respiratoire, entraînant une pneumonie sévère.
The disease quickly invaded the body's tissues, spreading from one organ to another.
La maladie a rapidement envahi les tissus du corps, se propageant d'un organe à un autre.
