S'effondrer
Example: Le vieux pont a commencé à s'effondrer après la tempête.
Definition
"S'effondrer" means to collapse or fall down suddenly, often because of structural failure or extreme pressure. It describes something breaking apart or caving in, as in the example, 'Le vieux pont a commencé à s'effondrer après la tempête,' meaning the old bridge started to collapse after the storm.
Etymology
The word "s'effondrer" comes from the French verb "effondrer," which itself originates from the Latin word "fundus," meaning bottom or foundation. The prefix "s'" indicates a reflexive action, meaning to collapse on oneself. Did you know that "effondrer" literally means to bring down the foundation, perfectly describing a collapse?
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"S'effondrer" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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