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/ˌoʊvərˈɡroʊn/ /ˌoʊvɚˈɡroʊn/

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verb

Envahir, proliférer

To grow beyond one's boundaries or containment, or beyond the proper size.

Examples :

"The ivy overgrown the entire side of the house, covering the windows. "

Le lierre a envahi tout le côté de la maison, couvrant les fenêtres.

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verb

Envahir, recouvrir

To grow over; (of one thing) to cause (a second thing) to become overgrown (with or by the first thing).

Examples :

"The weeds have overgrown the small garden plot, making it impossible to see the flowers. "

Les mauvaises herbes ont envahi la petite parcelle de jardin, rendant impossible de voir les fleurs.

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adjective

Envahi, envahi par la végétation

Having large numbers of plants which have become too big, and are hence spoiling the picturesqueness of a garden.

Examples :

"The neglected garden was overgrown with weeds, making it look unattractive. "

Le jardin négligé était envahi de mauvaises herbes, ce qui le rendait peu attrayant.

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adjective

Envahi, luxuriant

Having grown bigger without developing maturity or changing character.

Examples :

"The teenager was considered overgrown, as he acted childishly and didn't seem to mature in his behavior, even though he was physically quite tall. "

L'adolescent était considéré comme envahi, car il agissait de manière enfantine et ne semblait pas mûrir dans son comportement, même s'il était physiquement assez grand.

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