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downfall

/ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/

/ˈdaʊn.fɔl/

downfallnoun

downfalls

/ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/

/ˈdaʊn.fɔl/

Translations

déchéancePerte de pouvoir, de prestige ou de statut ; emploi figuré.

The scandal led to the politician's downfall.

Le scandale a entraîné la déchéance du politicien.

chuteChute soudaine d’une position élevée ou d’un niveau.

The company's downfall was swift and unexpected.

La chute de l’entreprise a été rapide et inattendue.

Additional translations

ruineEmploi plus littéraire ou soutenu pour l’idée de destruction morale, sociale ou financière.

averseSens météorologique rare : forte pluie ou chute abondante de neige.

Definitions

A loss of power, prosperity, or status.

The scandal led to the politician's downfall.

A sudden fall from a high position or level.

The company's downfall was swift and unexpected.

A heavy fall of rain or snow.

The downfall caused flooding in the streets.

A person or thing that brings about ruin or destruction.

His uncontrollable temper was his ultimate downfall.

Synonyms

downfallverb

downfalled

Past Simple

downfalled

Past Participle

downfalling

ing-form

/ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/

/ˈdaʊn.fɑl/

Rare/archaic transitive verb meaning ‘to cause to fall or bring to ruin’.

Translations

renverserVerbe rare ; sens de renverser un pouvoir ou un régime.

The insurgents plotted to downfall the regime.

Les insurgés ont comploté pour renverser le régime.

Additional translations

abattreVerbe rare ; sens de faire tomber ou de mener à la ruine.

Definitions

(rare, transitive) To cause to fall; to overthrow or bring to ruin.

The insurgents plotted to downfall the regime.