engloutir
Meanings
Verb
1. to gulp (transitive)
2. to swallow up (transitive)
Examples13
La mer l'a englouti.
The sea engulfed him.
Elle a englouti son repas en quelques minutes.
She devoured her meal within minutes.
Les vagues engloutirent le bateau.
The waves swallowed up the boat.
Un grand trésor a été découvert dans un navire englouti.
A great treasure was discovered in a sunken ship.
Voyons quelle quantité de bière ils vont engloutir ce soir.
Let's see how much beer they guzzle tonight.
Les petites entreprises sont souvent englouties par les grandes compagnies.
Small businesses are often absorbed by a major company.