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Revision as of 18:36, 9 May 2023
French
Etymology
Literally, “to fall in the water”. Compare Dutch in het water vallen.
Pronunciation
Verb
- (figuratively) to fall through (to be unsuccessful, come to nothing; to be cancelled; not to proceed)
- Synonym: tomber dans le lac