L'effondrement
Example: L'effondrement du pont a causé de graves accidents.
Definition
"L'effondrement" refers to the collapse or sudden failure of a structure, such as a building or bridge, resulting in its falling down or breaking apart. It describes a dramatic and often dangerous event where something loses its stability and falls.
Etymology
The word "l'effondrement" comes from the French verb "s'effondrer," meaning to collapse or fall in. It combines the prefix "ef-" (a variant of "ex-" meaning out or away) with "fondre," meaning to melt or sink, originally from Latin. Did you know? The term vividly captures the image of something sinking or falling down unexpectedly.
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"L'effondrement" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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