succombé

This is the 11867th most frequent French word.


succombé

"Succumbed" or "gave in."


Expressing yielding or death due to something, typically injuries or pain.

Il a succombé à ses blessures après l'accident.

He succumbed to his injuries after the accident.


Describing yielding or giving in to temptation or desire.

Marie a succombé à la tentation de manger le gâteau avant le dîner.

Marie succumbed to the temptation of eating the cake before dinner.


Referring to defeat or being overwhelmed by a stronger force.

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.