How is the word embouteillage translated from French to English

English translation
congestion
noun

Accumulation qui bloque la circulation, en particulier des véhicules.

Overcrowding that blocks movement, especially of vehicles.

Examples with “embouteillage”

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  • Un fort embouteillage nous a mis en retard pour l'aéroport. — Heavy congestion made us late for the airport.

  • L'embouteillage sur l'autoroute était insupportable aujourd'hui. — The congestion on the highway was unbearable today.

  • Le médicament a vite soulagé ma congestion nasale. — The medicine quickly relieved my nasal congestion.

  • L'embouteillage sur le pont s'accumule après cinq heures. — Congestion on the bridge builds up after five.

  • Y a-t-il toujours des embouteillages aux heures de pointe ? — Is there always congestion during rush hour?

  • Une douche chaude aide contre la congestion de la poitrine. — A hot shower helps with chest congestion.

  • Y a-t-il beaucoup d'embouteillages aujourd'hui sur le périphérique ? — Is there much congestion on the ring road today?

  • Nous devrions partir tôt pour éviter les embouteillages. — We should leave early to avoid the congestion.

  • Est-ce que ce spray fonctionne contre la congestion la nuit ? — Does this spray work for congestion at night?

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