être contigu

Definitions of être contigu
  1. verb
    be in direct physical contact with; make contact
    synonyms: toucher
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    couvrir, répartir sur
    form a cover over
    coller, serrer
    come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
    frictionner, frotter
    cause friction
    attacher
    be attached; be in contact with
    avoisiner, buter contre
    lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
    contourner, entourer
    extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
    compter sur, reposer sur, s'appuyer contre, s'appuyer sur
    rest on for support
    inonder
    cover with liquid, usually water
    coller
    stick together
    recouvrir, se couvrir de
    form a coat over
    être accablé, être débordé
    cover completely or make imperceptible
    ceindre, entourer
    put a girdle on or around
    enfermer
    surround completely
    recouvrir
    cover like a mantle
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