envahissant

invasive; overwhelming

adjective ahn-vah-ee-SAHN Rare

Also means

overbearing (of a person)

Usage Note

Envahissant (feminine envahissante) describes something that spreads uncontrollably — an invasive plant species (une plante envahissante) or a person who intrudes on others' space and time. The word comes from the verb envahir (to invade). Une présence envahissante suggests someone who dominates a room or relationship.

Examples

"Cette plante envahissante couvre tout le jardin."

Natural Translation

This invasive plant covers the entire garden.

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