dégât des eaux

French

Noun

dégât des eaux m (plural dégâts des eaux)

(idiomatic, plural only, Europe, insurance) water damage
(Europe, insurance) an incident, such as a burst pipe or overflowing tub, that causes water damage

Usage notes

In Quebec, the first meaning is referred to as dommages causés par l’eau.

Synonyms

(waterdamage-causing incident): dégat d’eau (Quebec)

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