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Dictionary translations for "overwhelming"

overwhelming [ˌəuvəˈwelmɪŋ] adjective

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écrasant

An overwhelming part of our behavior is learned.

Une part écrasante de notre comportement est acquise.

très fort (argument)

overwhelm [ˌəuvəˈwelm] verb Conjugation

overwhelmed / overwhelmed / overwhelming / overwhelms

submerger (natural forces)

The truth can be overwhelming.

On peut se faire submerger par la vérité.

écraser (enemy)

He was overwhelmed by the intensity of her love.

Il était écrasé par l'intensité de son amour.

inonder (wave)

envahir (fig-feelings)

accabler (negative feelings)

combler (positive feelings)

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Phrases with "overwhelming" (1)

overwhelming majority - majorité écrasante

Contexts with "overwhelming"

An overwhelming part of our behavior is learned. Une part écrasante de notre comportement est acquise.

The truth can be overwhelming. On peut se faire submerger par la vérité.

An overwhelming majority voted to abolish the brutal punishment. Une majorité écrasante vota pour l'abolition de ce châtiment brutal.

A poll shows that an overwhelming majority is in favor of the legislation. Un sondage indique qu'une majorité écrasante est en faveur de la législation.

The stench of rotting flesh overwhelmed us as we entered the room. La puanteur de la viande en décomposition nous submergea tandis que nous pénétrions dans la pièce.

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