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foundered

/ˈfaʊndərd/

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verb

Sombrer, couler

Of a ship, to fill with water and sink.

Examples :

"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.

nautical sailing disaster ocean vehicle

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verb

S'effondrer, chanceler

To fall; to stumble and go lame, as a horse.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Échouer, sombrer

To fail; to miscarry.

Examples :

"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.

outcome disaster business

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verb

Faire couler

To cause to fill and sink, as a ship.

Examples :

"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.

nautical sailing disaster ocean

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verb

Clouer, rendre boiteux

To disable or lame (a horse) by causing internal inflammation and soreness in the feet or limbs.

Examples :

"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.

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