Tomber
Example: Il a failli tomber en glissant sur le trottoir mouillé.
Definition
"Tomber" means to fall or drop from a higher position to a lower one, often unexpectedly or accidentally. It can describe physical falling, as in slipping or losing balance, as in the phrase 'Il a failli tomber en glissant sur le trottoir mouillé.'
Etymology
The French verb "tomber" originates from the Latin word 'tumbare,' meaning to fall or tumble. This root is also connected to English words like 'tumble.' Did you know that the action of falling has been described with similar-sounding words in many Romance languages, showing the shared history of 'tomber'?
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"Tomber" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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