This is the 3866th most frequent French word.
afflux
"Afflux" in French means "influx" or "a sudden flow or arrival of a large quantity."
In this sentence, 'afflux' is used to denote a sudden increase or influx of patients arriving at the hospital.
L'hôpital a dû gérer un afflux de patients après l'accident.
The hospital had to manage an influx of patients after the accident.
Here, 'afflux' indicates the growing number of tourists arriving in the town during the summer season.
L'afflux de touristes en été crée une atmosphère animée dans la ville.
The influx of tourists during the summer creates a lively atmosphere in the town.
In this context, 'afflux' refers to a requirement or expression of needing incoming capital or funding for the project.