No. 9,673 in French
effondrent
"Effondrent" means "collapse" or "fall down."
In a sentence
Les bâtiments s'effondrent suite au tremblement de terre.
The buildings collapse following the earthquake.
In this sentence, the word 'effondrent' is used to describe the physical collapse or destruction of structures.
Quand les rêves s'effondrent, il est difficile de continuer.
When dreams collapse, it is hard to continue.
The term 'effondrent' here metaphorically indicates the disintegration or falling apart of aspirations or hopes.
Les bourses s'effondrent et tout le monde panique.
The stock markets are collapsing and everyone is panicking.
Here, 'effondrent' describes the sudden and significant decrease or failure in the value of stock markets, an economic usage.
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