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    Tombèrent (en. Fell)

    /tɔ̃bɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    simple past tense of the verb to fall in the third person plural.
    The leaves fell from the trees in autumn.
    Les feuilles tombèrent des arbres en automne.
    indicates a fall from a higher position to a lower one.
    The stones fell from the ruined building.
    Les pierres tombèrent du bâtiment en ruine.
    expresses an action of descending or collapsing.
    The curtains fell dramatically to signal the end of the show.
    Les rideaux tombèrent dramatiquement pour signaler la fin du spectacle.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to fall', originating from the Latin 'cadere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to faint
    to faint
    tomber dans les pommes
    to fall in love
    to develop romantic feelings
    tomber amoureux
    to arrive just in time
    to arrive at the right moment
    tomber à pic
    to run into
    to encounter by chance
    tomber sur

    Related Words

    fallen
    past participle of the verb to fall
    tombé
    grave
    place where a body is buried
    tombe
    descent
    action of descending
    descente

    Slang Meanings

    to fall through
    The project fell through.
    Le projet est tombé à l'eau.
    to break down
    My car broke down on the way.
    Ma voiture est tombée en panne sur le chemin.