congested

• Qualifie un lieu ou un passage tellement encombré de personnes, de véhicules ou d'objets que la circulation ou le mouvement est difficile, ou un état de blocage physique ou physiologique.

Describes a place or passage that is so crowded with people, vehicles, or objects that movement is difficult.

1. Blocked or stuffedB1formalmedical

   Having a blocked or obstructed passage, especially in the nose or respiratory system.

   Bouché, encombré

   • She felt congested and had trouble breathing through her nose.
   • The cold left him with a congested chest.
   • He took medicine to relieve his congested sinuses.

   Synonymesblockedcloggedobstructedstuffed

   Antonymesclearfreeopen

2. Overcrowded or cloggedB1formal

   So crowded or filled with traffic that movement is difficult.

   engorgé, encombré

   • The city streets are congested during rush hour.
   • The highway was congested due to an accident.
   • The airport was congested with holiday travelers.

   Synonymesblockedcloggedcrowdedjammedobstructedpackedsnarled

   Antonymesclearemptyflowingopen

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de bloquer ou de remplir excessivement, souvent en référence à la circulation, aux voies nasales ou à d'autres systèmes.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming blocked or overcrowded, often referring to traffic, nasal passages, or other systems.

1. Block or obstructB2formalmedical

   To cause an abnormal accumulation of fluid or matter, blocking normal flow, especially in the body.

   Congestionner

   • The cold virus can congest the nasal passages.
   • Allergies often congest the sinuses, making breathing difficult.
   • The medication helps to relieve congested airways.

   Synonymesblockchokeclogjamobstructplugstop upstuff

   Antonymescleardrainfreeopenunblock

2. Overcrowd or fillB2formal

   To fill something to excess, causing blockage or slowing of movement.

   engorger

   • The narrow streets were congested with traffic during rush hour.
   • Too many people congested the entrance to the stadium.
   • The network becomes congested when too many users try to access it simultaneously.

   Synonymesblockchokeclogcramjamobstructovercrowdplugstuff

   Antonymesclearemptyfreeunblock