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    S'affaissa (en. Sagged)

    /s‿afɛsɑ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To bend or break under pressure.
    The structure collapsed under the weight of the snow.
    La structure s'est affaissée sous le poids de la neige.
    To lose strength or importance.
    His enthusiasm waned after the criticism.
    Son enthousiasme s'est affaissé après les critiques.
    To relax or sag gradually.
    The sofa cushions have sagged over time.
    Les coussins du canapé se sont affaissés avec le temps.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'affaissser', derived from the prefix 'a-' and the verb 'faillir'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to collapse under pressure
    To lose strength or resistance in the face of pressure.
    s'affaisser sous la pression
    to sag from fatigue
    To become so tired that one lets go.
    s'affaisser de fatigue
    to sink into an armchair
    To sit loosely in an armchair.
    s'affaisser dans un fauteuil

    Related Words

    sagged
    That has lost its elasticity or strength.
    affaissé
    weaken
    To make less strong or less solid.
    affaiblir
    collapse
    To bring down to the ground by collapsing.
    écrouler

    Slang Meanings

    To fall into oblivion.
    His project collapsed and no one talks about it anymore.
    Son projet s'est affaissé et personne n'en parle plus.
    To let oneself go.
    After his breakup, he completely fell apart.
    Après sa rupture, il s'est complètement affaissé.