A1 Idiom Neutral

Tomber à l'eau.

To fall through. To come to nothing.

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Meaning

For a plan, project, or idea to fail or be abandoned.

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Cultural Background

Used frequently in office culture to describe failed initiatives. Commonly used in the same way as in France.

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Agreement

Remember to agree 'tombé' with the subject!

Meaning

For a plan, project, or idea to fail or be abandoned.

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Agreement

Remember to agree 'tombé' with the subject!

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Notre projet de voyage est ____ à l'eau.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: tombé

Projet is masculine singular.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Notre projet de voyage est ____ à l'eau.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: tombé

Projet is masculine singular.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, only for plans or ideas.

Related Phrases

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Tomber à plat

similar

To fall flat

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Faire flop

similar

To be a flop

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