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    Tombe (en. Fall)

    [tɔ̃b]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Place where a deceased person is buried.
    He visited his grandfather's grave.
    Il a visité la tombe de son grand-père.
    Cavity dug in the ground to place a body.
    They prepared the grave for the burial.
    Ils ont préparé la tombe pour l'enterrement.
    verb
    Action of falling, of descending suddenly.
    He often falls when he runs.
    Il tombe souvent quand il court.
    Allowing oneself to fall.
    He fell off the ladder.
    Il s'est tombé de l'échelle.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'tumba', meaning 'tomb'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    falls perfectly
    Arriving at the right moment.
    tombe à pic
    it's the end
    It's over, it's finished.
    c'est la tombe

    Related Words

    funeral
    Related to funerals.
    funéraire
    deceased
    Deceased persons.
    défunts
    burial
    Action of burying a body.
    enterrement

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a desperate situation.
    He is in debt up to his neck.
    Il est dans la tombe avec ses dettes.
    To experience extreme fatigue.
    After this week of work, I am completely exhausted.
    Après cette semaine de travail, je suis à la tombe.