No. 11,867 in French
succombé
"Succumbed" or "gave in."
In a sentence
Il a succombé à ses blessures après l'accident.
He succumbed to his injuries after the accident.
Expressing yielding or death due to something, typically injuries or pain.
Marie a succombé à la tentation de manger le gâteau avant le dîner.
Marie succumbed to the temptation of eating the cake before dinner.
Describing yielding or giving in to temptation or desire.
Pendant la bataille, toute une armée a succombé devant la force de l'ennemi.
During the battle, an entire army succumbed to the strength of the enemy.
Referring to defeat or being overwhelmed by a stronger force.
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