accabler
Pronunciation
/akablˈe/

Definition & Meaning of "accabler"in French

accabler
01

to overwhelm, to crush

écraser physiquement ou moralement, fatiguer ou abattre fortement
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La fatigue qui l' accable chaque soir.
The fatigue that overwhelms him every evening.
La chaleur accablait les voyageurs.
The heat was crushing the travelers.
02

to overwhelm, to pester

importuner quelqu'un en le surchargeant de reproches, de demandes, de travail, ou même d'attentions excessives
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Le professeur accablait ses élèves de devoirs.
The teacher overwhelmed his students with homework.
On l' accablait de reproches après son erreur.
He was pestered with reproaches after his mistake.
03

to overwhelm, to flood

remplir quelqu'un de sentiments ou d'émotions trop intenses (douleur, honte, bonheur, etc.)
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Elle fut accablée de tristesse à la nouvelle.
She was overwhelmed with sadness at the news.
Il a été accablé de honte après son mensonge.
He was overwhelmed with shame after his lie.
04

to bend, to weigh down

courber quelqu'un sous un poids, le plier physiquement ou symboliquement
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La lourde charge accablait le vieil homme.
The heavy load weighed down the old man.
Le travail incessant accablait les paysans.
The endless work bent down the peasants.
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