Tombés (en. Fallen)

/tɔ̃be/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
The act of descending from one's position, whether physically or symbolically.
They fell from the tree.
Ils sont tombés de l'arbre.
The state of something or someone that has been projected to the ground or is on the ground.
The leaves fell from the trees.
Les feuilles sont tombées des arbres.
To lose balance and reach the ground or a lower position.
She fell due to the rain.
Elle est tombée à cause de la pluie.

Etymology

From the verb 'to fall' derived from the Latin 'tumbere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fallen into oblivion
To be forgotten or neglected.
tombés dans l'oubli
fallen in love
To have fallen in love with someone.
tombés amoureux
fallen from the sky
To arrive unexpectedly.
tombés du ciel

Related Words

fall
The act of descending or falling.
tomber
falls
The acts of falling.
chutes
deaths
The state of death, similar to falling in another sense.
décés

Slang Meanings

To be in a state of drunkenness or altered clarity.
After a few drinks, he was completely fallen.
Après quelques verres, il était complètement tombé.
To fail or not succeed in a task.
He failed his math exam.
Il a tombé son examen de maths.