This is the 9672nd most frequent French word.
effondrement
Collapse; downfall.
Used to indicate a structural failure leading to collapse.
L'effondrement du pont a causé des perturbations importantes.
The collapse of the bridge caused significant disruptions.
Describes a figurative collapse of emotional stability.
Son effondrement émotionnel était visible après la mauvaise nouvelle.
Her emotional breakdown was visible after the bad news.
Refers to a sudden decline or collapse in economic conditions.