collapse in French
collapse in French is effondrement, s'effondrer — collapse means to fall down or cave in suddenly.
collapse in French
effondrement
The act of collapsing.
s'effondrer
(intransitive) To cease to function due to a sudden breakdown; to fail suddenly and completely.
What does "collapse" mean?
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verb To fall down or cave in suddenly.
"The old bridge collapsed under the weight of the truck."
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verb To fail suddenly and completely.
"The negotiations collapsed after both sides refused to compromise."
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verb To suddenly fall to the ground, typically from exhaustion, illness, or fainting.
"He collapsed on the finish line after the marathon."
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verb To fold something into a smaller, more compact shape.
"The stroller collapses flat for easy storage."
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collapse in a sentence
- The old bridge collapsed under the weight of the truck.
- Part of the roof collapsed during the storm.
- The negotiations collapsed after both sides refused to compromise.
- The company collapsed into bankruptcy within a year.
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What is "collapse" in French?
"collapse" in French is effondrement, s'effondrer. collapse means: To fall down or cave in suddenly.
How do you use "collapse" in a sentence?
Example: "The old bridge collapsed under the weight of the truck." In French, "collapse" is effondrement, s'effondrer.
Are there other ways to say "collapse" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "collapse": effondrement, s'effondrer.
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