verb🔗ShareSaisir, s'approprierTo seize, appropriate"The rising tide encroaches on the beach, slowly covering the sand. "La marée montante s'approprie la plage, recouvrant lentement le sable.propertylawpoliticsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareempiète, empiéterTo intrude unrightfully on someone else’s rights or territory"The new shopping mall encroaches on the parkland, reducing the space for children to play. "Le nouveau centre commercial empiète sur le parc, réduisant l'espace de jeu des enfants.propertyrightlawpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareempiète, empiéterTo advance gradually beyond due limits"The neighbor's tree gradually encroaches on our yard, its branches now hanging over the fence. "L'arbre du voisin empiète progressivement sur notre jardin, ses branches surplombant désormais la clôture.propertyenvironmentareapoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
