Rechercher
to sink
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submerger
to go under below the surface of a particular substance such as water, sand, tar, mud, etc.
Intransitive: to sink somewhere
02
couler, faire couler
to make something such as a ship submerge
Transitive: to sink a boat or ship
03
couler, s'enfoncer
(of ships, boats, etc. ) to move downward beneath the surface of a body of water
Intransitive
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s'enfoncer, plonger
to gradually move downward into a particular substance
Intransitive: to sink into a substance
05
s'abaisser
to drop in value, amount, strength, etc.
Intransitive
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couler, s'enfoncer
to gradually move downward, often due to the force of gravity
Intransitive
07
enterrer, enfoncer
to dig a hole and place an object into the soil
Transitive: to sink sth into ground
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s'enfoncer, plonger
to lower oneself gradually and intentionally
Intransitive: to sink into a position or seat
09
faire couler, couler
to do something that prevents someone or something from achieving success
Transitive: to sink sth
10
couler, immerger
to cause something to go into a certain substance
Transitive: to sink an object into a substance
Sink
01
évier, lavabo
a large and open container that has a water supply and you can use to wash your hands, dishes, etc. in
What is a "sink"?
A sink is a plumbing fixture used for washing hands, dishes, and other items. It typically has a basin to hold water, a faucet to control the water flow, and a drain to remove waste water. Sinks are commonly found in kitchens, bathrooms, and utility rooms. They are made from materials like porcelain, stainless steel, or stone, designed for easy cleaning and durability. Sinks are essential for everyday tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and personal hygiene.
02
auge, réservoir
a covered cistern; waste water and sewage flow into it
03
doline, sinkhole
a depression in the ground communicating with a subterranean passage (especially in limestone) and formed by solution or by collapse of a cavern roof
04
puits, absorbeur
a process or thing that absorbs or removes energy or a specific substance from a system
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Exemple
The heavy rock sank quickly to the bottom of the lake, disappearing beneath the surface with a muted splash.
After a moment of hesitation, the buoyant balloon began to lose altitude and eventually sank into the calm ocean below.
The swimmer demonstrated how to sink effortlessly beneath the water's surface.
After the dam was breached, the low-lying areas downstream began to sink beneath the advancing flood.
As the tide came in, the sandy beach gradually began to sink beneath the rising water level.
