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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