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droop in French

droop in French is bec, s'affaisser, tomber — droop means to bend or hang downward, especially from tiredness, weakness, or lack of support.

droop in French

bec
noun
(aviation) A hinged portion of the leading edge of an aeroplane's wing, which swivels downward to increase lift during takeoff and landing.
s'affaisser
verb
(intransitive) To hang downward; to sag.
tomber
verb
(intransitive) To hang downward; to sag.

What does "droop" mean?

  1. verb To bend or hang downward, especially from tiredness, weakness, or lack of support.
    "The flowers began to droop after a few days without water."
  2. verb To lose energy, enthusiasm, or spirit.
    "His confidence drooped after the harsh review."
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droop in a sentence

  • The flowers began to droop after a few days without water.
  • Her shoulders drooped after the long shift.
  • His confidence drooped after the harsh review.

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What is "droop" in French?
"droop" in French is bec, s'affaisser, tomber. droop means: To bend or hang downward, especially from tiredness, weakness, or lack of support.
How do you use "droop" in a sentence?
Example: "The flowers began to droop after a few days without water." In French, "droop" is bec, s'affaisser, tomber.
Are there other ways to say "droop" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "droop": bec, s'affaisser, tomber.
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