springtide

• Nom désignant une marée dont le marnage est supérieur à la moyenne, se produisant lors de la nouvelle lune et de la pleine lune, ou, par extension, un afflux soudain et puissant de quelque chose.

A noun referring to a greater than average tide that occurs during the new and full moons, or a swelling rush of anything.

1. A swelling rush of anythingC2formal

   A sudden, powerful surge or increase of something, such as emotion, activity, or a natural phenomenon.

   montée soudaine et puissante

   • A springtide of enthusiasm swept through the crowd.
   • The city experienced a springtide of new businesses.
   • There was a springtide of creativity in the artist's work.

   Synonymesburstfloodgushoutpouringrushspatesurgetorrentupsurgewave

2. Greater than average tideB2formal

   A tide that occurs just after a new or full moon, characterized by a greater range between high and low water.

   marée de vive-eau

   • The springtide caused flooding in low-lying coastal areas.
   • Sailors must be cautious during a springtide.
   • The springtide brought unusually high water levels to the harbor.