No. 9,672 in French
effondrement
Collapse; downfall.
In a sentence
L'effondrement du pont a causé des perturbations importantes.
The collapse of the bridge caused significant disruptions.
Used to indicate a structural failure leading to collapse.
Son effondrement émotionnel était visible après la mauvaise nouvelle.
Her emotional breakdown was visible after the bad news.
Describes a figurative collapse of emotional stability.
L'effondrement des marchés financiers a provoqué une crise économique.
The collapse of financial markets triggered an economic crisis.
Refers to a sudden decline or collapse in economic conditions.
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