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.
"Several old houses collapsed when the ground shifted beneath them."
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verb To fail suddenly and completely.
"Their plans collapsed when the main investor pulled out at the last minute."
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verb To suddenly fall to the ground, typically from exhaustion, illness, or fainting.
"A runner collapsed in the heat and was helped by the medics."
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verb To fold something into a smaller, more compact shape.
"This table collapses into a neat shape that fits behind the door."
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collapse in a sentence
- Several old houses collapsed when the ground shifted beneath them.
- The old bridge collapsed under the weight of the truck.
- Their plans collapsed when the main investor pulled out at the last minute.
- The negotiations collapsed after both sides refused to compromise.
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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: "Several old houses collapsed when the ground shifted beneath them." 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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