cascade

• Nom désignant une petite chute d'eau ou une série de chutes d'eau, ou, plus généralement, un processus ou une séquence qui s'écoule ou se déroule par étapes.

A noun referring to a small waterfall or a series of waterfalls, or more generally, a process or sequence that flows or falls in stages.

1. B2formal

   A small waterfall or a series of small waterfalls, often in a natural setting.

   Cascade (chute d'eau)

   • The hikers stopped to admire the beautiful cascade in the forest.
   • Water flowed down the cascade into the pool below.
   • The cascade was a popular spot for photographers.

   Synonymescataractchuteflumewaterfall

2. Series of eventsB2formal

   A process or sequence of events that happens quickly and one after another, often with each event causing the next.

   cascade (d'événements)

   • The economic crisis triggered a cascade of bankruptcies.
   • A cascade of events led to the final decision.
   • The announcement caused a cascade of reactions on social media.

   Synonymeschainchain reactiondomino effectprogressionsequenceseriessuccessiontrainwave

3. Falling or flowing massB2formal

   A large amount of something that falls, hangs, or flows down in a way that resembles a waterfall.

   cascade

   • Her hair fell in a cascade of curls down her back.
   • A cascade of flowers decorated the wedding arch.
   • The dress had a cascade of ruffles along the hem.

   Synonymesavalanchecataractdelugefloodflowoutpouringrushstreamtorrentwaterfall

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire l'action de tomber, s'écouler ou se transmettre en cascade, par étapes successives, comme une chute d'eau ou une série d'événements.

A verb used to describe the action of something falling, flowing, or passing downward in stages, like a waterfall or a series of events.

1. Flow or fall downwardsB2formal

   To flow or fall in large amounts like a waterfall.

   tomber en cascade

   • Water cascaded down the rocks after the storm.
   • Her hair cascaded over her shoulders.
   • The waterfall cascaded into the pool below.

   Synonymesfloodgushplungepourrushspillstreamsurgetumblewaterfall

   Antonymesascendrisesoar

2. Spread or pass onB2formal

   To pass something from one person or level to another in a series.

   transmettre en cascade

   • The news cascaded through the office quickly.
   • The effects of the policy cascaded down to all departments.
   • Information cascaded from management to the staff.

   Synonymesconveydisseminatehand downpass onpropagaterelayspreadtransmit

Variantes phrasalcascade down