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    Tombante (en. Falling)

    /tɔ̃.bɑ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    The property of an object that is inclined or slanted.
    The book was in a falling position on the table.
    Le livre était dans une position tombante sur la table.
    Refers to a part of a garment that hangs down or flows.
    The skirt has a falling cut that gives an elegant look.
    La jupe a une coupe tombante qui donne une allure élégante.
    Speaking of a voice or tone that becomes weak or declines.
    She finished her sentence in a falling manner.
    Elle a terminé sa phrase d'une manière tombante.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to fall'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a falling attitude
    An apathetic or melancholic attitude.
    une attitude tombante
    a falling voice
    A voice that diminishes or decreases in intensity.
    une voix tombante

    Related Words

    to fall
    Transitioning from a high position to a lower position.
    tomber
    fallen
    The action of falling or the state of something that has fallen.
    tombée
    falling
    That is in the process of falling or has the appearance of falling.
    tombant

    Slang Meanings

    A seductive girl who makes boys fall for her.
    She is really falling, all the guys are crazy about her.
    Elle est vraiment tombante, tous les gars craquent pour elle.
    An event or situation that is unexpected and not going well.
    That party was falling, nothing went right.
    Cette soirée était tombante, rien ne s'est bien passé.