swamp

• Nom désignant une étendue de terrain basse et gorgée d'eau, souvent inondée de façon saisonnière, caractérisée par une végétation ligneuse et un meilleur drainage que le marais; s'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour évoquer une situation pleine de difficultés et d'incertitudes.

A noun referring to a low-lying area of land that is seasonally flooded, characterized by woody vegetation and better drainage than a bog; also used figuratively to describe a situation filled with difficulties and uncertainties.

1. Wetland areaB1formal

   A low-lying area of land that is seasonally or permanently flooded, characterized by more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog.

   marécage boisé

   • The swamp was home to many species of birds and reptiles.
   • They had to navigate through the dense swamp to reach the river.
   • The swamp's ecosystem is delicate and easily disturbed.

   Synonymesbogfenmarshmiremorassquagmireslough

2. Difficult situationB2informal

   A situation that is full of difficulties, problems, or uncertainties.

   situation difficile

   • The project turned into a swamp of bureaucratic red tape.
   • He found himself in a swamp of debt after losing his job.
   • Navigating the legal system can be a swamp of complex rules.

   Synonymesmiremorasspredicamentquagmirequicksand

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de submerger ou d'inonder quelqu'un ou quelque chose d'une grande quantité de quelque chose, ou d'envahir un terrain par l'eau.

A verb used to indicate the act of overwhelming or inundating someone or something with a large amount of something, or to flood an area with water.

1. Drench or submergeB2formal

   To cover or fill something with a large amount of water, or to become completely wet.

   submerger

   • The heavy rain swamped the entire campsite.
   • A wave swamped the small boat, soaking everyone on board.
   • The basement was swamped after the pipe burst.

   Synonymesdelugedrenchengulffloodimmerseinundatesaturatesoaksubmerge

   Antonymesdraindry

2. Overwhelm with quantityB2informal

   To fill or overwhelm something quickly beyond its capacity, often with work, requests, or liquid.

   submerger (par la quantité)

   • The customer service team was swamped with complaints after the product launch.
   • The restaurant was swamped with orders during the lunch rush.
   • The inbox was swamped with emails after the announcement.

   Synonymesburydelugeengulffloodinundateoverloadoverwhelmsaturatesubmerge

   Antonymescleardrainemptyrelieve