English–French

“overwhelm” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/akable/

Example

Ce travail m'accable.

This work overwhelms me.

Illustration for accabler (overwhelm)

How to say “overwhelm” in French

“Overwhelm” in French is accabler.

An unbearable load or flood presses on someone until action stops.

Full entry for accabler: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with accabler

Ses critiques l'accablent de reproches.

Her critics overwhelm her with reproaches.

Tips for using accabler

  • Accabler quelqu'un de + a noun means to burden or shower someone with a large amount, including compliments.

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