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How do you say "fall" in French?
tomber
In French, "fall" is tomber.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce toh-BAY, with stress on the final syllable and a rounded oh vowel.
Grammar notes
tomber is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Fais attention à ne pas tomber sur la glace.
Be careful not to fall on the ice.
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How to remember tomber
Tomber gives English the word 'tumble', exactly what happens when you fall.
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Questions about tomber
How do you pronounce tomber?
Pronounce toh-BAY, with stress on the final syllable and a rounded oh vowel.
Is tomber formal or casual?
tomber is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is tomber used in French?
tomber is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Fais attention à ne pas tomber sur la glace. (Be careful not to fall on the ice.).
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