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breakdown

UK
/ˈbreɪkdaʊn/
US
/ˈbreɪkˌdaʊn/

Translations

breakdownnoun
breakdowns
pl
UK
/ˈbreɪkdaʊn/
US
/ˈbreɪkˌdaʊn/
The breakdown of organic matter in the compost pile is essential.
La décomposition de la matière organique dans le tas de compost est essentielle.
ventilationPour un détail chiffré ou une répartition analytique.
The report included a breakdown of the company's expenses for the year.
Le rapport comprenait une ventilation des dépenses de l’entreprise pour l’année.
The car had a breakdown on the highway.
La voiture est tombée en panne sur l’autoroute.
rupturePour une relation, un processus ou un système qui cesse de fonctionner normalement.
A breakdown in communication between the departments caused costly delays.
Une rupture de communication entre les services a causé des retards coûteux.
crise de nerfsPour un effondrement mental ou émotionnel.
After months of stress, she suffered a nervous breakdown.
Après des mois de stress, elle a fait une crise de nerfs.
Additional translations
répartition détailléeQuand l’accent est mis sur la présentation détaillée des éléments.
effondrementSoutenu; peut convenir à un effondrement psychologique ou général.
défaillanceEmploi courant pour une défaillance technique ou fonctionnelle.
Synonyms
collapse
failure
deterioration
disintegration
crash
malfunction
defeat
disruption
breakdownadjective
UK
/ˈbreɪkdaʊn/
US
/ˈbreɪkdaʊn/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "breakdown voltage").
de claquageTerme technique, notamment en électricité.
The engineer recorded the breakdown voltage of the component.
L’ingénieur a relevé la tension de claquage du composant.

Definitions

breakdownnoun
A failure of a machine or vehicle to function properly.
The car had a breakdown on the highway, causing a major traffic jam.
A mental or emotional collapse.
After months of stress, she suffered a nervous breakdown.
A detailed analysis or classification of something.
The report included a breakdown of the company's expenses for the year.
The act or process of decomposing or breaking down into parts.
The breakdown of organic matter in the compost pile is essential for creating nutrient-rich soil.
The failure or collapse of a system, process, or relationship, resulting in a cessation of normal operation.
A breakdown in communication between the departments caused costly delays.
breakdownadjective
Used before another noun to denote something associated with or caused by a breakdown, especially electrical or mechanical.
The engineer recorded the breakdown voltage of the component.
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