Sombrer (en. To sink)
/sɔ̃.bʁe/
Synonyms
- couler
- plonger
- s'enfoncer
- s'affaisser
- se noyer
Slang Meanings
To be in a difficult situation.
Since he lost his job, he has really sunk.
Depuis qu'il a perdu son travail, il a bien sombré.
To find oneself in a state of confusion or anxiety.
After this news, he sank and didn't know what to do.
Après cette nouvelle, il a sombré et ne savait plus quoi faire.