How is the word échouer translated from French to English

Ne pas réussir à faire quelque chose.

To not succeed in doing something.

verb
English translation
Fail

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  • Il a échoué deux fois à l'examen de conduite. He failed the driving test twice.

  • Le moteur est tombé en panne sur l'autoroute. The engine failed on the highway.

  • N'aie pas peur d'échouer au premier essai. Don't be afraid to fail on the first try.

  • Si la pompe tombe en panne, tout le système s'arrête. If the pump fails, the whole system stops.

  • La moitié de la classe n'a pas réussi à rendre la rédaction à temps. Half the class failed to hand in the essay on time.

  • Pourquoi ces piles lâchent-elles si vite ? Why do these batteries fail so quickly?

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FAQ about “échouer”

How is “échouer” translated from French?
“échouer” translates into English as “Fail”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “échouer” mean?
Meaning of “échouer”: Ne pas réussir à faire quelque chose. In English — “Fail”.
What part of speech is “échouer”?
“échouer” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “échouer”?
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