No. 12,281 in French
échoue
"Échoue" means "fails" or "ends up stranded."
In a sentence
Il échoue souvent à ses examens.
He often fails his exams.
In this sentence, 'échoue' is used to denote failure to achieve success in an action, specifically in the context of exams.
Quand les négociations échouent, les tensions augmentent.
When negotiations fail, tensions rise.
Here, 'échouent' is applied to signify the breakdown or failure of a process, represented by negotiations.
Le navire échoue sur le rivage à cause de la tempête.
The ship runs aground on the shore because of the storm.
In this usage, 'échoue' is used metaphorically to describe the act of stranding or grounding, related to a physical object such as a ship.
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