confluence

UK
/ˈkɒn.flu.əns/
US
/ˈkɑn.flu.əns/

Translations

confluencenoun
confluences
pl
UK
/ˈkɒn.flu.əns/
US
/ˈkɑn.flu.əns/
confluentPoint de jonction de deux cours d’eau.
The confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers is a significant geographical feature in the United States.
Le confluent du Mississippi et du Missouri est un élément géographique important aux États-Unis.
confluenceAu sens abstrait : réunion ou fusion d’éléments, d’influences ou de cultures.
The confluence of different cultures in the city has created a vibrant and diverse community.
La confluence de différentes cultures dans la ville a créé une communauté dynamique et diversifiée.
Additional translations
confluenceSens figuré : rassemblement ou rencontre de personnes, d’éléments ou d’idées.
confluenceadjective
more confluence
Comp.
most confluence
Super.
Used attributively to describe something related to or located at a confluence.
confluentQui se situe au point de rencontre ou de jonction de plusieurs cours, lignes ou éléments.
The confluence zone supports a unique ecosystem.
La zone confluent(e) abrite un écosystème unique.

Definitions

confluencenoun
The junction of two rivers, especially rivers of approximately equal width.
The confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers is a significant geographical feature in the United States.
An act or process of merging.
The confluence of different cultures in the city has created a vibrant and diverse community.
A gathering or meeting of people or things.
The conference was a confluence of experts from various fields.
confluenceadjective
Relating to or situated at a place where two or more streams, lines, or entities meet or flow together.
The confluence zone supports a unique ecosystem.