English–French
“flooding” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/sybmɛʁsjɔ̃/
Example
Le sous-sol est en submersion après les fortes pluies.
The basement is flooded after the heavy rains.
How to say “flooding” in French
“Flooding” in French is submersion.
Water quickly covering the floor of a basement, road, or other confined space.
Example sentences with submersion
Il y a un risque de submersion des routes près du fleuve.
There is a risk of flooding on roads near the river.
Tips for using submersion
- Submersion describes the resulting condition, while inonder can name the action of flooding: l'eau inonde la cave.