fallen

• Qualifie quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui est tombé, s'est effondré ou a moralement déchu.

Describes someone or something that has dropped down, collapsed, or morally declined.

1. Dropped by gravityA2formal

   Having dropped or descended to the ground due to gravity.

   tombé (par gravité)

   • The fallen leaves covered the garden path.
   • He picked up the fallen apple from the grass.
   • The fallen snow made the roads slippery.

2. Collapsed or fallen downB1formal

   Having collapsed, fallen in, or dropped from an upright position.

   tombé, effondré

   • The fallen tree blocked the road after the storm.
   • They repaired the fallen fence around the property.
   • The fallen ceiling caused damage to the furniture.

   Synonymesflathorizontalproneprostraterecumbent

   Antonymeserectstandingupright

3. Lost chastityC1formal

   Having lost one's virginity or moral purity, often used in a historical or religious context.

   Déchu(e) (perte de la vertu)

   • In the novel, she was described as a fallen woman.
   • The term 'fallen' was historically used to judge women harshly.
   • The story explores the consequences of a fallen reputation.

   Synonymescorrupteddefileddisgraceddishonoredimpureruinedunchaste

   Antonymeschasteinnocentpurevirtuous

4. Killed in battleB2formal

   Having been killed while fighting in a war or conflict.

   tué au combat

   • The monument honors the fallen soldiers of the war.
   • They paid tribute to the fallen heroes.
   • The fallen were remembered in a solemn ceremony.

   Synonymesdeadslain

• Verbe désignant l'action de tomber vers le bas, de descendre, de s'effondrer ou de diminuer.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving downward, dropping, or decreasing.

verbe irrégulier

1. Move downward by gravityA1formal

   To drop or come down from a higher position to a lower one.

   tomber

   • The apple fell from the tree.
   • He fell off the ladder and hurt his leg.
   • Rain began to fall heavily.

   Synonymescome downdescenddivedropgo downnosediveplummetplungesinktumble

   Antonymesascendclimbliftrisesoar

2. Collapse or failB1formal

   To suddenly fail, collapse, or be defeated.

   Échouer, s'effondrer

   • The government fell after the scandal.
   • The company fell into bankruptcy.
   • The walls fell during the earthquake.

   Synonymescollapsecrumblefailfoldfoundergive waygo undersuccumbtumble

   Antonymesendureprevailrisesucceedsurvivewithstand

3. Decrease or declineB1formal

   To become lower or less in amount, value, or level.

   Diminuer ou baisser

   • Prices fell sharply after the announcement.
   • The temperature fell overnight.
   • Her spirits fell when she heard the news.

   Synonymesdeclinedecreasediminishdipdropdwindleplummetplungesinkslump

   Antonymesclimbgrowincreaserisesoar

4. Fall in loveA2informal

   To suddenly develop strong feelings of love for someone.

   tomber amoureux

   • They fell in love at first sight.
   • She fell in love with the charming stranger.
   • He fell deeply in love during their vacation.

   Synonymesfall for

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