noun🔗ShareCrue, inondationA river flood; an overflow or inundation."After days of heavy rain, the town experienced a spate of flooding from the overflowing river. "Après des jours de fortes pluies, la ville a subi une crue due au débordement de la rivière.disasterenvironmentgeographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAfflux, vague(by extension) A sudden rush or increase."There was a spate of sick children at school this week, leading to several class cancellations. "Il y a eu une vague d'enfants malades à l'école cette semaine, ce qui a entraîné plusieurs annulations de cours.amounteventtimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
