How is the word tomber sur translated from French to English

Rencontrer quelqu'un par hasard.

To meet someone by chance.

phrase
English translation
bump into

Examples with “tomber sur”

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  • Je suis tombé sur ton frère en ville. I bumped into your brother downtown.

  • Elle s'est cognée contre la table dans le noir. She bumped into the table in the dark.

  • Tombes-tu parfois sur tes anciens camarades ? Do you ever bump into your old classmates?

  • Essaie de ne pas te cogner contre les étagères. Try not to bump into the shelves.

  • Tu pourrais tomber sur elle au marché. You might bump into her at the market.

  • Les enfants se cognent toujours contre les meubles quand ils courent. Kids always bump into the furniture when they run.

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FAQ about “tomber sur”

How is “tomber sur” translated from French?
“tomber sur” translates into English as “bump into”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “tomber sur” mean?
Meaning of “tomber sur”: Rencontrer quelqu'un par hasard. In English — “bump into”.
What part of speech is “tomber sur”?
“tomber sur” is a phrase.
Where can I see examples with “tomber sur”?
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