verb🔗ShareSombrer, coulerOf a ship, to fill with water and sink."The small fishing boat foundered during the storm, and the crew had to be rescued. "Le petit bateau de pêche a sombré pendant la tempête et l'équipage a dû être secouru.nauticalsailingdisasteroceanvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'effondrer, chancelerTo fall; to stumble and go lame, as a horse."The old workhorse, tired from pulling the heavy cart, foundered on the uneven ground. "Le vieux cheval de trait, fatigué d'avoir tiré la lourde charrette, s'est effondré sur le sol inégal.animalnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉchouer, sombrerTo fail; to miscarry."The student's project foundered because he waited until the last minute to start. "Le projet de l'étudiant a échoué parce qu'il a attendu la dernière minute pour commencer.outcomedisasterbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFaire coulerTo cause to fill and sink, as a ship."The old fishing boat foundered in the storm, overwhelmed by the high waves and heavy rain. "Le vieux bateau de pêche a coulé pendant la tempête, submergé par les hautes vagues et les fortes pluies.nauticalsailingdisasteroceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareClouer, rendre boiteuxTo disable or lame (a horse) by causing internal inflammation and soreness in the feet or limbs."The horse foundered after being forced to run on the hard pavement for too long, leaving it unable to walk comfortably. "Le cheval a été cloué après avoir été forcé de courir trop longtemps sur le pavé dur, ce qui l'a rendu incapable de marcher confortablement.animaldiseasephysiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
