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foundering

/ˈfaʊndərɪŋ/ /ˈfaʊndrɪŋ/

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verb

Sombrer, couler

Of a ship, to fill with water and sink.

Examples :

"The old fishing boat foundering in the storm quickly disappeared beneath the waves. "

Le vieux bateau de pêche, sombrant dans la tempête, a rapidement disparu sous les vagues.

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verb

Trébucher, s'effondrer

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

Examples :

"The old workhorse was foundering, its front legs buckling under the weight. "

Le vieux cheval de trait trébuchait, ses pattes avant se pliant sous le poids.

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verb

Échouer, sombrer

To fail; to miscarry.

Examples :

"The small business was foundering due to poor management and lack of customers. "

La petite entreprise a échoué en raison d'une mauvaise gestion et du manque de clients.

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verb

Faire couler

To cause to fill and sink, as a ship.

Examples :

"The old fishing boat was foundering in the storm, quickly filling with water and sinking. "

Le vieux bateau de pêche était en train de couler dans la tempête, se remplissant rapidement d'eau et sombrant.

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verb

Rendre boiteux

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

Examples :

"The old racehorse was foundering, making it impossible for the jockey to ride it effectively. "

Le vieux cheval de course était rendu boiteux, ce qui empêchait le jockey de le monter efficacement.

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noun

Naufrage

The act by which a vessel founders.

Examples :

"The insurance company investigated the foundering of the old fishing boat, trying to determine if negligence or bad weather was to blame for its sinking. "

La compagnie d'assurance a enquêté sur le naufrage du vieux bateau de pêche, en essayant de déterminer si la négligence ou le mauvais temps était en cause dans son naufrage.

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