fell

• Adjectif littéraire ou archaïque signifiant féroce, cruel, terrible ou redoutable, encore employé dans des contextes poétiques ou historiques.

An archaic adjective meaning fierce, cruel, or terrible; now rarely used except in literary or historical contexts.

1. Cruel or fierceC2formal

   Able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering; cruel, terrible, or fierce.

   Cruel ou féroce

   • The knight struck a fell blow with his sword.
   • She gave him a fell look that silenced him instantly.
   • The dictator's fell actions brought suffering to many.

   Synonymesbarbarousbrutalcrueldeadlyferociousfierceruthlesssavageterriblevicious

   Antonymesbenevolentcompassionategentlekindmerciful

• Nom désignant la peau ou la fourrure d'un animal, un type de couture ou de pli en couture, ou l'action d'abattre quelque chose, comme un arbre.

A noun referring to the skin or hide of an animal, a type of seam in sewing, or the act of cutting down something such as a tree.

1. Animal hideB2formal

   The skin of an animal, typically a large one, that has been prepared and dressed.

   Peau d'animal apprêtée

   • The hunter sold the fell from the deer to a tanner.
   • Ancient people used fells to make clothing and shelter.
   • The taxidermist carefully treated the bear fell.

   Synonymesfurhidepeltskin

2. Folded seamB2formal

   A seam created by folding the raw edges of fabric under and stitching them together to avoid fraying.

   Couture rabattue

   • The dressmaker used a fell to finish the hem neatly.
   • This type of fell is common in sturdy workwear.
   • She stitched a fell along the side of the garment for durability.

3. Cutting down treesB2formal

   The act of felling, that is, cutting down a tree or similar object.

   Abattage d'arbres

   • The lumberjack performed a precise fell of the old oak.
   • The fell of that tree opened up a beautiful view.
   • Controlled fell operations help manage forest density.

   Synonymescuttinglogginglumbering

   Antonymesplantingraising

• 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

Variantes phrasalfall awayfall behindfall downfall forfall infall intofall offfall outfall overfall throughfall underfall upon

• Verbe signifiant abattre (un arbre) ou faire tomber (une personne ou un animal) à terre.

A verb meaning to cut down (a tree) or knock down (a person or animal).

1. Strike down or cut downB2formal

   To cause something, such as a tree or an opponent, to fall to the ground by delivering a blow or using a tool.

   abattre

   • The lumberjack felled the huge oak with a single swing.
   • He felled his rival with a powerful punch to the jaw.
   • The storm felled many trees across the city.
   • She felled the deer with a precise shot.

   Synonymesbring downchop downcut downfloorknock downlevelprostraterazestrike downtopple

   Antonymeserectraise

2. Sew a flat seamC1formaltechnical

   To fold and stitch the edge of a seam so that it lies flat and the raw edges are hidden, creating a neat finish.

   Coudre à plat

   • The tailor felled the seam to give the shirt a professional look.
   • She learned how to fell a seam in her sewing class.
   • To prevent fraying, he carefully felled the edges of the fabric.
   • Machine felling is much faster than doing it by hand.

3. Cause to end rapidlyC2formalbritishart

   To cause something to pass away or cease to exist quickly, often used poetically for life or darkness.

   faire disparaître rapidement

   • The knight felled the dragon with a single stroke, ending its tyranny.
   • Night felled the day, and shadows enveloped the land.
   • The disease felled him in the prime of his life, a swift and cruel end.
   • The final blow felled all hope of victory.

   Antonymesraisereanimaterestorerevive