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collapse

/kəˈlæps/

collapsenoun

collapses

/kəˈlæps/

Translations

effondrement

The collapse of the bridge was a tragic event that led to a thorough investigation.

L'effondrement du pont a été un événement tragique qui a mené à une enquête approfondie.

Additional translations

écroulement

Definitions

The act or instance of falling down or caving in; a sudden failure or breakdown.

The collapse of the bridge was a tragic event that led to a thorough investigation.

A sudden loss of force, value, or effect; a breakdown in structure or function.

The financial collapse of the company left many employees without jobs.

A state of extreme physical or mental exhaustion.

After working for 12 hours straight, she felt on the verge of collapse.

Synonyms

collapseverb

collapsed

Past Simple

collapsed

Past Participle

collapsing

Gerund

/kəˈlæps/

Translations

se replierEmploi pour un objet pliable ou repliable.

She collapsed the stroller and put it in the trunk of the car.

Elle a replié la poussette et l'a mise dans le coffre de la voiture.

s'effondrer

The old building collapsed after the earthquake.

Le vieux bâtiment s'est effondré après le tremblement de terre.

Additional translations

faire s'effondrer

Definitions

To fall down or give way suddenly, typically as a result of structural failure.

The old building collapsed after the earthquake.

To fold or be folded into a more compact form.

She collapsed the stroller and put it in the trunk of the car.

To suddenly lose force, significance, or effectiveness.

The negotiations collapsed after the two sides failed to reach an agreement.

To break down in health or strength; to suffer a physical or mental breakdown.

He collapsed from exhaustion after running the marathon.

To cause something to fall or cave in.

The workers collapsed the old bridge to make way for a new one.

Synonyms

implode

fall down

cave in

crumble

break down

give way

Antonyms

collapseadjective

/kəˈlæps/

Used attributively in technical and descriptive compounds (e.g., “collapse pressure”).

Translations

d'effondrementEmploi attributif.

Firefighters kept clear of the collapse zone until the structure was stabilized.

Les pompiers sont restés à l'écart de la zone d'effondrement jusqu'à ce que la structure soit stabilisée.

Definitions

Used attributively before another noun to denote something related to or resulting from a collapse.

Firefighters kept clear of the collapse zone until the structure was stabilized.