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    Tombant (en. Falling)

    [tɔ̃.bɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That is in the process of descending or falling.
    The sun is falling on the horizon.
    Le soleil est tombant à l'horizon.
    Said of a shape that descends.
    This dress has a falling collar.
    Cette robe a un col tombant.
    That has a casual, sloppy appearance.
    He adopts a falling and relaxed style.
    Il adopte un style tombant et décontracté.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'tomber' with the suffix '-ant'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    falling asleep
    Extremely tired, to the point of wanting to sleep.
    tombant de sommeil
    falling steeply
    Said of something that happens unexpectedly and with force.
    tombant à pic
    falling like a ripe fruit
    Which happens inevitably.
    tombant comme un fruit mûr

    Related Words

    to fall
    The action of descending from a higher place to a lower place.
    tomber
    fall
    The action of falling.
    chute
    descent
    The movement or action of descending.
    descente

    Slang Meanings

    Said of a person who dresses carelessly.
    He is really looking disheveled today, look at his wrinkled t-shirt.
    Il est vraiment tombant aujourd'hui, regardez son t-shirt froissé.
    Reference to a casual style.
    This look is relaxed but stylish.
    Ce look est tombant mais stylé.
    An event that does not happen as planned.
    This party was falling flat; there were hardly any people.
    Cette fête était tombante, il n'y avait presque personne.