noun🔗ShareMarais, marécageA piece of wet, spongy land; low ground saturated with water; soft, wet ground which may have a growth of certain kinds of trees, but is unfit for agricultural or pastoral purposes."The alligators live in the swamps near the river. "Les alligators vivent dans les marais près de la rivière.environmentnaturegeographyareaplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMaraisA type of wetland that stretches for vast distances, and is home to many creatures which have adapted specifically to that environment."The local swamps are a vital habitat for many birds and reptiles. "Les marais locaux sont un habitat vital pour de nombreux oiseaux et reptiles.environmentgeographynatureplaceecologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMarais, bourbierA place or situation that is foul or where progress is difficult."The endless meetings had become swamps of unproductive discussion, making it impossible to finish the project on time. "Les réunions interminables étaient devenues des marécages de discussions improductives, rendant impossible l'achèvement du projet dans les délais.placesituationenvironmentgeographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareInonder, submergerTo drench or fill with water."The boat was swamped in the storm."Le bateau a été submergé pendant la tempête.environmentnaturedisasterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSubmerger, accablerTo overwhelm; to make too busy, or overrun the capacity of."I have been swamped with paperwork ever since they started using the new system."J'ai été accablé de paperasse depuis qu'ils ont commencé à utiliser le nouveau système.businessdemandworkeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSombrer dans, accabler, ruinerTo plunge into difficulties and perils; to overwhelm; to ruin; to wreck."The sheer volume of emails swamps me every morning, making it hard to focus on my actual work. "Le volume énorme d'e-mails me submerge chaque matin, ce qui rend difficile de me concentrer sur mon travail réel.disastersituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
