This is the 12281st most frequent French word.
échoue
"Échoue" means "fails" or "ends up stranded."
In this sentence, 'échoue' is used to denote failure to achieve success in an action, specifically in the context of exams.
Il échoue souvent à ses examens.
He often fails his exams.
Here, 'échouent' is applied to signify the breakdown or failure of a process, represented by negotiations.
Quand les négociations échouent, les tensions augmentent.
When negotiations fail, tensions rise.
In this usage, 'échoue' is used metaphorically to describe the act of stranding or grounding, related to a physical object such as a ship.