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How is the phrase tomber en panne translated from French to English

Cesser de fonctionner, comme une machine.

To stop working, as a machine does.

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English translation
Break down

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  • Notre voiture est tombée en panne sur l'autoroute. — Our car broke down on the highway.

  • Elle s'est effondrée en apprenant la nouvelle. — She broke down when she heard the news.

  • Les vieux bus tombent en panne sans arrêt. — Old buses break down all the time.

  • Il a essayé de ne pas s'effondrer devant tout le monde. — He tried not to break down in front of everyone.

  • L'ascenseur va-t-il encore tomber en panne ? — Will the elevator break down again?

  • Ne t'effondre pas maintenant, on y est presque. — Don't break down now, we're almost through.

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FAQ about “tomber en panne”

How is “tomber en panne” translated from French?
“tomber en panne” translates into English as “Break down”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “tomber en panne” mean?
Meaning of “tomber en panne”: Cesser de fonctionner, comme une machine. In English — “Break down”.
What part of speech is “tomber en panne”?
“tomber en panne” is a phrase.
Where can I see examples with “tomber en panne”?
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