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breakdown in French

breakdown in French is crise de nerfs, crise nerveuse, panne — breakdown means a failure, especially of a machine or vehicle.

breakdown in French

crise de nerfs
noun
crise nerveuse
noun
panne
noun
(countable) A failure, particularly one which is mechanical in nature.
dégradation
noun
(chemistry, uncountable) Breaking of chemical bonds within a compound to produce simpler compounds or elements; (countable) an instance of this.
détail
noun
(uncountable) Detailed categorization, or itemization or listing, of the components of a thing; (countable) an instance of this.

What does "breakdown" mean?

  1. noun A failure, especially of a machine or vehicle.
    "The bus broke down twice on the way to the airport."
  2. noun A sudden decline in someone's mental or physical health, often preventing normal functioning.
    "The stress of the divorce led to a complete breakdown."
  3. noun A detailed analysis showing the separate parts of something.
    "Can you send me a breakdown of the monthly expenses?"

breakdown in a sentence

  • The bus broke down twice on the way to the airport.
  • The stress of the divorce led to a complete breakdown.
  • Can you send me a breakdown of the monthly expenses?

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Frequently asked questions

What is "breakdown" in French?

"breakdown" in French is crise de nerfs, crise nerveuse, panne. breakdown means: A failure, especially of a machine or vehicle.

How do you use "breakdown" in a sentence?

Example: "The bus broke down twice on the way to the airport." In French, "breakdown" is crise de nerfs, crise nerveuse, panne.

Are there other ways to say "breakdown" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "breakdown": crise de nerfs, crise nerveuse, panne, dégradation, détail.

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