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congestion

UK
/kənˈdʒɛstʃən/
US
/kənˈdʒɛstʃən/

Translations

congestionnoun
embouteillagepour la circulation routière
The congestion in the city center during rush hour makes commuting a nightmare.
L'embouteillage dans le centre-ville aux heures de pointe rend les trajets insupportables.
congestionemploi médical et technique
Nasal congestion is a common symptom of the common cold.
La congestion nasale est un symptôme courant du rhume.
Additional translations
engorgementpour une saturation ou un encombrement excessif, notamment de personnes ou de circulation
Synonyms
crowding
jam
clogging
bottleneck
constriction
traffic jam
overcrowding
blockage
congestionadjective
UK
/kənˈdʒɛstʃən/
US
/kənˈdʒɛstʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "congestion charge"), functioning adjectivally.
anti-congestionemploi surtout technique ou commercial
The city introduced a congestion charge to limit car use in the downtown area.
La ville a instauré une taxe anti-congestion pour limiter l’usage de la voiture dans le centre-ville.

Definitions

congestionnoun
The state of being overcrowded or filled to excess, especially with traffic or people.
The congestion in the city center during rush hour makes commuting a nightmare.
An excessive accumulation of blood or other fluid in a body part, often causing swelling.
Nasal congestion is a common symptom of the common cold.
A state in which the capacity of a communications or data network is exceeded, resulting in slowdowns or data loss.
Network congestion caused the video stream to buffer repeatedly.
congestionadjective
Relating to, caused by, or intended to reduce excessive traffic or crowding.
The city introduced a congestion charge to limit car use in the downtown area.
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