French word

abondant

Pronunciation

IPA/abɔ̃dɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectiveabundant

Example

Le marché propose des légumes abondants aujourd'hui.

The market offers abundant vegetables today.

Illustration for abondant (abundant)

More examples

Après la tempête, il y a eu une pluie abondante.

After the storm, there was heavy rain.

Core concept

A supply flowing over its container, with more available than the situation can hold.

Common phrases

  • pluie abondante

    heavy rain

  • ressources abondantes

    abundant resources

Similar words

nombreux: Consisting of a large number of people or things.
copieux: Served in a plentiful amount that can be very filling.
riche: Rich in content, ingredients, or other significant elements.

Definition in French

Qui existe en grande quantité ou qui se trouve en abondance.

Word origin

Abondant comes from Latin abundantem, the present participle of abundare, meaning to overflow or be plentiful.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, abondant agrees with the noun: abondante, abondants, and abondantes.

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