stumble in French
stumble in French is faux pas, chute, bourde — stumble means to trip or lose one’s balance while walking.
stumble in French
faux pas
A fall, trip or substantial misstep.
chute
A fall, trip or substantial misstep.
bourde
An error or blunder.
trébucher
(transitive, figurative) To mislead; to confound; to cause to err or to fall.
faire un faux pas
(transitive, figurative) To mislead; to confound; to cause to err or to fall.
broncher
(transitive, figurative) To mislead; to confound; to cause to err or to fall.
What does "stumble" mean?
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verb To trip or lose one’s balance while walking.
"She stumbled on the uneven pavement but didn’t fall."
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verb To come across something by chance.
"We stumbled upon a hidden café while exploring the city."
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stumble in a sentence
- She stumbled on the uneven pavement but didn’t fall.
- He stumbled over his words during the speech.
- We stumbled upon a hidden café while exploring the city.
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What is "stumble" in French?
"stumble" in French is faux pas, chute, bourde. stumble means: To trip or lose one’s balance while walking.
How do you use "stumble" in a sentence?
Example: "She stumbled on the uneven pavement but didn’t fall." In French, "stumble" is faux pas, chute, bourde.
Are there other ways to say "stumble" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "stumble": faux pas, chute, bourde, trébucher, faire un faux pas, broncher.
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