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    Tombé (en. Fall)

    [tɔ̃be]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Past participle of the verb to fall, which means to tumble or descend from a high position.
    He fell from the ladder while trying to fix the roof.
    Il est tombé de l'échelle en essayant de réparer le toit.
    Used to describe something or someone who has lost their balance.
    She stumbled and fell to the ground.
    Elle a trébuché et est tombée sur le sol.
    Can also mean to be in a state of depression or sadness.
    He feels like he has fallen into a deep melancholy.
    Il a l'impression d'être tombé dans une profonde mélancolie.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'tomber' which originates from the Latin 'tollere' meaning 'to lift, raise.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fallen in love
    To have fallen in love with someone.
    tombé amoureux
    fallen into the water
    An idea or project that has failed.
    tombé à l'eau
    to faint
    To faint.
    tomber dans les pommes

    Related Words

    fall
    The act of falling.
    tombée
    grave
    Place of rest for the dead.
    tombe
    falling
    Who is in the process of falling.
    tombant

    Slang Meanings

    To have fallen into a trap or a difficult situation.
    He fell into the trap of a lie.
    Il est tombé dans le piège du mensonge.
    To have fallen under someone's charm.
    Since he met her, he has fallen.
    Depuis qu'il l'a rencontrée, il est tombé.