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to fall
01
tomber
to quickly move from a higher place toward the ground
Intransitive
Exemples
Be careful not to slip and fall on the wet floor.
Faites attention à ne pas glisser et tomber sur le sol mouillé.
I accidentally dropped my phone, and it fell to the ground.
J'ai accidentellement fait tomber mon téléphone, et il est tombé au sol.
02
baisser
to decrease in quantity, quality, or extent
Intransitive
Exemples
After the harvest season, the supply of fresh vegetables at the market began to fall.
Après la saison des récoltes, l'offre de légumes frais sur le marché a commencé à diminuer.
With the economic downturn, consumer spending on luxury items started to fall.
Avec la crise économique, les dépenses des consommateurs en articles de luxe ont commencé à baisser.
03
tomber, chuter
to physically move in a downward direction without necessarily reaching the lowest point
Intransitive
Exemples
During the acrobatic routine, the performer gracefully fell from the aerial silk, captivating the audience.
Pendant la routine acrobatique, l'interprète est tombé gracieusement de la soie aérienne, captivant le public.
As the tide receded, the water level fell, revealing a stretch of sandy beach.
Alors que la marée se retirait, le niveau de l'eau baissait, révélant une étendue de plage sablonneuse.
04
tomber, chuter
to lose a position of power, authority, or influence, often as a result of a negative event or circumstance
Intransitive
Exemples
After the scandal, the once-respected politician saw his reputation fall dramatically.
Après le scandale, le politicien autrefois respecté a vu sa réputation chuter de manière spectaculaire.
Following the economic downturn, several prominent business figures saw their empires fall.
Suite à la crise économique, plusieurs figures éminentes du monde des affaires ont vu leurs empires tomber.
05
tomber, se retrouver
to transition passively into a specific state or condition
Linking Verb: to fall [adj]
Exemples
After reading for a while, I fell asleep on the cozy chair.
Après avoir lu un moment, je me suis endormi sur le fauteuil confortable.
They were hoping to start a family and were delighted when they fell pregnant.
Ils espéraient fonder une famille et ont été ravis quand ils sont tombés enceintes.
06
tomber sous, rentrer dans
to come under, be classified, or included in a specific category, group, or set of criteria
Intransitive: to fall under a category
Exemples
Her project fell under the category of environmental sustainability
Son projet tombait sous la catégorie de durabilité environnementale.
The new policy changes will make these expenses fall under the company's operational budget.
Les nouveaux changements de politique feront que ces dépenses relèveront du budget opérationnel de l'entreprise.
07
tomber, échouer
to undergo a situation of defeat, failure, or significant decline
Intransitive
Exemples
The ambitious business venture fell when the market conditions changed unexpectedly.
L'entreprise ambitieuse tomba lorsque les conditions du marché changèrent de manière inattendue.
The once-prosperous empire fell after a series of economic crises.
L'empire autrefois prospère tomba après une série de crises économiques.
08
tomber, avoir lieu
to happen or take place at a specific time
Intransitive: to fall point in time
Exemples
The annual festival is set to fall on the third weekend of September this year.
Le festival annuel est prévu pour tomber le troisième week-end de septembre cette année.
The meeting is scheduled to fall tomorrow at noon.
La réunion est prévue pour tomber demain à midi.
09
tomber, succomber
to be defeated in battle or conflict, leading to the capture of a military force
Intransitive
Exemples
The fortress finally fell after a prolonged siege.
La forteresse est finalement tombée après un siège prolongé.
The city resisted for months, but it ultimately fell, leading to the capture of its defenders.
La ville a résisté pendant des mois, mais elle a finalement tombé, conduisant à la capture de ses défenseurs.
10
tomber, périr
to die, especially in the context of warfare, conflict, or a hunt
Intransitive
Exemples
In the epic battle, many brave soldiers fell, sacrificing their lives for the cause.
Dans la bataille épique, de nombreux soldats courageux sont tombés, sacrifiant leur vie pour la cause.
The hero of the story fell while defending the kingdom from the invading forces.
Le héros de l'histoire est tombé en défendant le royaume contre les forces envahissantes.
11
tomber, descendre
to descend, touch, or be placed on a surface, often in a gradual or gentle manner
Intransitive: to fall somewhere
Exemples
The sunlight began to fall on the meadow, casting a warm and golden glow over the grass.
La lumière du soleil a commencé à tomber sur la prairie, projetant une lueur chaude et dorée sur l'herbe.
The painter allowed the brushstroke to fall delicately onto the canvas.
Le peintre a permis au coup de pinceau de tomber délicatement sur la toile.
12
incomber, revenir
to be assigned, typically referring to responsibilities or tasks
Intransitive: to fall to sb
Exemples
As the team leader, the responsibility for coordinating the project fell to Sarah.
En tant que chef d'équipe, la responsabilité de coordonner le projet incombait à Sarah.
The role of managing the budget fell to the financial department.
Le rôle de gérer le budget est tombé au département financier.
13
tomber, succomber
to give in to temptation, or to commit a sinful act
Intransitive: to fall into a wrongful act
Exemples
Despite her best intentions, she fell into the trap of dishonesty to cover up her mistake.
Malgré ses meilleures intentions, elle est tombée dans le piège de la malhonnêteté pour dissimuler son erreur.
In a moment of weakness, he fell into the allure of gambling.
Dans un moment de faiblesse, il est tombé dans l'attrait du jeu.
14
naître, mettre bas
(of lambs) to be born
Intransitive
Exemples
As spring arrived, many lambs fell in the pastures.
Alors que le printemps arrivait, de nombreux agneaux tombaient dans les pâturages.
In the morning, the first lamb fell, signaling the beginning of the lambing season.
Le matin, le premier agneau est né, marquant le début de la saison des agnelages.
15
s'assombrir, se décomposer
to let one's facial expression convey a sense of disappointment, sadness, or dejection
Intransitive
Exemples
Upon hearing the news, her face fell, revealing her disappointment.
En entendant la nouvelle, son visage s'est assombri, révélant sa déception.
As the teacher announced the postponement of the long-awaited field trip, the children's faces fell.
Alors que l'enseignant annonçait le report de la sortie scolaire tant attendue, les visages des enfants s’allongèrent.
16
se lancer, s'attaquer
to embark on or undertake a task or activity with enthusiasm or commitment
Transitive: to fall to a task
Exemples
Eager to redecorate, she fell to the project with enthusiasm.
Impatiente de redécorer, elle se lança dans le projet avec enthousiasme.
As the gardening season arrived, the family fell to planting.
Alors que la saison du jardinage arrivait, la famille s'est mise à planter.
17
tomber, chuter
to come or descend in a manner suggesting a drop
Transitive: to fall over sb/sth | to fall upon sb/sth
Exemples
The announcement of the surprise guest made excitement fall over the audience like confetti.
L'annonce de l'invité surprise a fait tomber l'excitation sur le public comme des confettis.
The unexpected revelation caused a hush to fall over the room.
La révélation inattendue a fait tomber un silence dans la pièce.
18
diminuer, tomber
to gradually diminish, settle, or decrease in intensity
Intransitive
Exemples
After the storm passed, the wind and rain began to fall, leaving behind a calm atmosphere.
Après que la tempête soit passée, le vent et la pluie ont commencé à tomber, laissant derrière eux une atmosphère calme.
The audience's laughter gradually fell as the comedian wrapped up the final joke of the night.
Le rire du public tombait progressivement alors que l'humoriste terminait la dernière blague de la soirée.
19
descendre, décliner
to slope downward or decline gradually
Intransitive
Exemples
The hiking trail started to fall gently as it led down into the valley.
Le sentier de randonnée a commencé à descendre doucement alors qu'il menait vers la vallée.
The driveway had a steep incline that fell sharply towards the street.
L'allée avait une pente raide qui descendait brusquement vers la rue.
20
tomber, chuter
to intentionally and forcefully descend to a lower position, often by bending at the waist or knees
Intransitive
Exemples
In the action movie, the hero had to fall from a great height and land safely as part of a daring stunt.
Dans le film d'action, le héros a dû tomber d'une grande hauteur et atterrir en toute sécurité dans le cadre d'une cascade audacieuse.
During the dance performance, the choreography required the dancers to fall in synchronization
Pendant la performance de danse, la chorégraphie exigeait que les danseurs tombent en synchronisation.
21
échoir, revenir
to be inherited or acquired by legal or customary right
Transitive: to fall to sb
Exemples
Upon the death of the patriarch, the family estate will fall to the eldest son as per the inheritance laws.
À la mort du patriarche, le domaine familial reviendra au fils aîné conformément aux lois de succession.
The title of the monarch will fall to the next in line, ensuring the continuity of the royal lineage.
Le titre du monarque reviendra au suivant dans la lignée, assurant la continuité de la lignée royale.
Fall
01
automne
the season that comes after summer, when in most countries the color of the leaves change and they fall from the trees
Dialect
American
American
Exemples
Fall is the season when students go back to school after summer break.
L'automne est la saison où les élèves retournent à l'école après les vacances d'été.
I like to wear cozy sweaters and scarves during the fall season.
J'aime porter des pulls douillets et des écharpes pendant la saison d'automne.
02
chute
a reduction in size, amount, number, etc.
Exemples
The fall in oil prices has significantly impacted the global economy.
La baisse des prix du pétrole a considérablement impacté l'économie mondiale.
There was a noticeable fall in the number of tourists visiting the city this year.
Il y a eu une baisse notable du nombre de touristes visitant la ville cette année.
03
a vertical or steep drop of water, such as a waterfall or cascade
Exemples
Niagara Falls is one of the most famous falls in the world.
The hiker slipped near the edge of the fall.
04
the period of the day immediately after sunset
Exemples
Birds returned to their nests at fall.
The sky glowed red during fall.
05
chute, défaite
the downfall, loss, or defeat of someone or something, often irreversible
Exemples
The dictator 's fall shocked the nation.
The company 's fall was sudden and unexpected.
06
a group of birds, especially woodcocks, considered collectively
Exemples
Hunters spotted a fall of woodcocks in the meadow.
A fall of birds passed over the forest.
07
a sudden loss of balance resulting in dropping to the ground
Exemples
She took a fall on the icy sidewalk.
The child 's fall was minor, with no injuries.
08
a moral lapse or loss of innocence
Exemples
The novel tells the story of man 's fall from virtue.
Her fall into temptation changed her life.
Exemples
The road curved with a gradual fall as it led into the valley.
La route courbait avec une descente progressive alors qu'elle menait à la vallée.
The fall in the land created a perfect spot for a stream.
La chute dans le terrain a créé un endroit parfait pour un ruisseau.
10
the action of surrendering, often under negotiated or agreed conditions
Exemples
The city 's fall was negotiated with minimal casualties.
After weeks of siege, the fort 's fall was inevitable.
11
a downward movement or shift from a higher position or point
Exemples
The box 's fall startled the workers.
Rain caused a sudden fall of loose rocks.
12
an instance in wrestling when a competitor's shoulders are pinned to the mat
Exemples
He scored a fall in the final match.
The wrestler 's fall ended the bout.
13
a sudden or significant decline in status, influence, fortune, or character
Exemples
The character 's moral fall drove the plot of the novel.
The dynasty 's fall reshaped the political landscape.
Arbre Lexical
faller
falling
fall
