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    Tombât (en. Fell)

    [tɔ̃bɑ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of descending to the ground or downwards suddenly.
    He fell off his bike.
    Il est tombé de son vélo.
    Arriving in a state of degradation or collapse.
    The tower fell after the earthquake.
    La tour est tombée après le tremblement de terre.
    Being overcome by a feeling or state.
    She fell in love quickly.
    Elle est tombée amoureuse rapidement.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin verb 'cadere', meaning to fall.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fallen from the sky
    Which arrives unexpectedly.
    tombé du ciel
    fell sharply
    Arriving at the right moment.
    tombé à pic
    fallen into the water
    When a project is abandoned.
    tombé à l'eau

    Related Words

    to fall
    Verb meaning to descend or drop.
    tomber
    fall
    Noun referring to the action of falling.
    chute
    decline
    Noun meaning a decrease or degradation.
    déclin

    Slang Meanings

    To lose a fight or competition.
    He really fell against his opponent.
    Il a vraiment tombé contre son adversaire.
    To be surprised or shocked.
    I was shocked upon hearing the news.
    Je suis tombé en entendant la nouvelle.