Échouer
Example: Il a échoué à son examen malgré ses efforts.
Definition
"Échouer" means to fail, especially in the context of not succeeding in an attempt or effort, such as failing an exam or not achieving a desired outcome despite trying.
Etymology
The French word "échouer" comes from the Old French verb 'eschouer,' meaning to run aground or fail, originally related to ships running ashore. Over time, it broadened to mean failing in general. Did you know? The original sense is still used metaphorically for failure.
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"Échouer" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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