dégât des eaux

French

Noun

dégât des eaux m (plural dégâts des eaux)

1. (idiomatic, plural only, Europe, insurance) water damage
2. (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)