déferlement

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French

Etymology

From déferler (to surge) +‎ -ment.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /de.fɛʁ.lə.mɑ̃/
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Noun

déferlement m (plural déferlements)

  1. (electric current) surge
  2. (figuratively) upsurge, surge, barrage

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