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    Tombait (en. Fell)

    /tɔ̃.bɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To be affected by something, to undergo.
    He often fell ill because of the cold.
    Il tombait malade souvent à cause du froid.
    To lose a position or status.
    He fell out of favor after his mistake.
    Il tombait en disgrâce après son erreur.
    To fall, to let oneself go.
    He was falling from the tree with alarming speed.
    Il tombait de l'arbre avec une rapidité inquiétante.
    To lower oneself, to descend.
    The sun was setting on the horizon, creating beautiful light.
    Le soleil tombait à l'horizon, créant une belle lumière.
    To happen by chance.
    She always stumbled upon old photos while tidying up.
    Elle tombait toujours sur de vieilles photos en rangeant.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'tomber' which originates from the Latin 'cadere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fall in love
    Developing romantic feelings for someone.
    tomber amoureux
    to faint
    Fainting, losing consciousness.
    tomber dans les pommes
    to stumble upon something
    Discovering something by chance.
    tomber sur quelque chose
    to arrive at the right moment
    Arriving at an opportune moment.
    tomber à pic

    Related Words

    to fall
    Verb indicating the action of detaching from a higher place.
    tomber
    grave
    Noun designating a burial place.
    tombe
    fall
    The act of falling, the action of falling or the state of having fallen.
    tombée

    Slang Meanings

    To have a crush on someone
    He is totally smitten with her.
    Il est totalement tombé pour elle.
    To be completely out of touch
    He’s not very bright; he’s fallen out of touch.
    Il n'est pas très malin, il est tombé de la dernière pluie.