broken-down

• Décrit quelque chose qui est en panne, hors d'usage ou qui a cessé de fonctionner correctement, souvent en raison de l'âge ou du manque d'entretien.

Describes something that is in a state of disrepair or no longer functioning properly, often due to age or neglect.

1. In deplorable conditionB2informal

   In a very poor or dilapidated state, often due to age or neglect.

   en ruine

   • They lived in a broken-down house on the outskirts of town.
   • The broken-down car was left abandoned in the field.
   • He wore a broken-down old coat that was full of holes.

   Synonymesdecrepitdilapidatedneglectedramshackleruinedrun-downworn-out

   Antonymessolidsoundsturdy

2. Not in working orderB1informal

   No longer functioning or operating correctly, typically referring to machinery or equipment.

   en panne / hors d'usage

   • The broken-down elevator forced us to take the stairs.
   • Our broken-down washing machine needs to be replaced.
   • A broken-down tractor blocked the farm road.

   Synonymesbrokendefectivefaultyinoperativekaputmalfunctioningnonfunctional

   Antonymesfunctionalfunctioningoperationaloperativeworking