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    Tombées (en. Fallen)

    /tɔ̃be/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of something or someone that has fallen.
    The falls of the snow covered the ground.
    Les tombées de la neige ont recouvert le sol.
    Objects that have fallen from a high place.
    The falls of rubble on the road forced a detour.
    Les tombées de gravats sur la route ont obligé à un détour.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to fall', which means to descend quickly.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    The falls of the walls
    Events where walls have collapsed.
    Les tombées des murs
    Falls from trees
    When a tree topples or breaks.
    Tombées d'arbres
    Falls of fruits
    Fruits that have fallen to the ground.
    Tombées de fruits

    Related Words

    to fall
    To descend or fall from a higher place.
    tomber
    fall
    Action of falling or having fallen.
    chute
    descent
    Movement downwards.
    descente

    Slang Meanings

    Falls from the sky
    These gifts are like falls from the sky.
    Ces cadeaux sont comme des tombées du ciel.
    Falls at the right moment
    Financial aid is a timely fall for our project.
    Les aides financières sont des tombées à pic pour notre projet.