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    Retomba (en. Fell back)

    ʁə.tɔ̃.ba

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To fall again, to rely on something after having fallen.
    He fell back into his old habits.
    Il a retombé dans ses anciennes habitudes.
    To express a situation that returns or recurs.
    The problems fell back into their daily routine.
    Les problèmes ont retombé dans leur quotidien.
    To return to a previous condition.
    She fell back into negative thoughts.
    Elle a retombé dans des pensées négatives.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'tomber' with the prefix 're-' indicating repetition.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    land on one's feet
    To find oneself in a favorable situation after a fall.
    retomber sur ses pattes
    fall flat
    To fail without success after an attempt.
    retomber à plat
    fall into the same trap
    To repeat a past mistake.
    retomber dans le même piège

    Related Words

    fall
    To suddenly drop from a high position.
    tomber
    fall
    The act of falling, a rapid descent.
    chute
    repeat
    To do something once again.
    répéter

    Slang Meanings

    To relapse into a bad habit or unpleasant situation.
    He fell back into his old demons again.
    Il a encore retombé dans ses vieux démons.
    To fall back into delirium or excess.
    After a calm week, he fell back into his antics.
    Après une semaine calme, il a retombé dans ses frasques.