écrasant

écrasant
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
1.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(total)
a. overwhelming
La défaite écrasante de l’équipe a renforcé la détermination des joueurs à s'entraîner davantage.The team's overwhelming defeat reinforced the players' determination to train harder.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(unbearable)
a. overwhelming
La nouvelle employée a ressenti une pression écrasante dès son arrivée dans l'entreprise.The new employee felt overwhelming pressure from the moment she joined the company.
b. weighty
La crise sanitaire a entraîné des problèmes écrasants pour les petites entreprises.The health crisis caused weighty problems for small businesses.
c. crushing
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Emma a ressenti une tristesse écrasante en repensant à son passé.Emma felt a crushing sadness as she reminisced about her past.
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