Tombai (en. Fell)

/tɔ̃.be/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

The action of falling or falling involuntarily.

I fell off the ladder while trying to climb it.

Je tombai de l'échelle en essayant de la monter.

To reveal itself or happen by accident.

While looking for my keys, I stumbled upon an old photo.

En voulant chercher mes clés, je tombai sur une vieille photo.

To be overcome by a feeling or situation.

I fell in love with her at first sight.

Je tombai amoureux d'elle dès le premier regard.

Of Latin origin 'cadere', meaning to fall.

to fall in love

To experience feelings of love towards someone.

tomber amoureux

to fall at the right moment

To arrive at the right moment, opportunely.

tomber à pic

to faint

To faint, lose consciousness.

tomber dans les pommes

fallen

Past participle of the verb to fall.

tombé

grave

The place where a person is buried.

tombe

dump truck

A tipping truck.

tombereau

To be surprised by something.

I stumbled upon his message unexpectedly.

Je suis tombé sur son message sans m'y attendre.

To be drunk.

After a few drinks, he fell.

Après quelques verres, il est tombé.