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)