Breakdown

/bɹˈe‍ɪkda‍ʊn/

/ˈbɹeɪkˌdaʊn/

Breakdown

panne

a situation in which something fails to work properly, especially because of a mechanical failure

échec

a failure in the progress or effectiveness of a relationship or system

Synonymes : dislocation

dépression (nerveuse)

a condition in which a person becomes so anxious or depressed that they can no longer handle their everyday life

Synonymes : crack-up

Exemples

1. The engineers have been putting a brave face on the problem, but I think this breakdown is going to set us back for months.

2. Breakdowns can attract attention of the four-legged variety.

3. Then you get breakdowns other places.

4. My pterodactyl breakdown?