verb🔗ShareS'enfoncer, couler(heading, physical) To move or be moved into something."The heavy box sank into the overflowing cardboard box. "La boîte lourde s'est enfoncée dans la boîte en carton débordante.actionpositionnauticalsailingoceanphysicsnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDiminuer, baisser(heading, social) To diminish or be diminished."After the team lost three games in a row, their morale sank. "Après que l'équipe ait perdu trois matchs d'affilée, leur moral a baissé.attitudeconditionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDétourner, s'approprierTo conceal and appropriate."The student sank the evidence of cheating into his backpack, hoping no one would find it. "L'étudiant a détourné les preuves de tricherie dans son sac à dos, espérant que personne ne les trouverait.propertybusinesseconomyfinancelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSombrer, réprimer, ignorerTo keep out of sight; to suppress; to ignore."She tried to explain her side of the story, but her voice sank to a whisper as she faced the angry crowd. "Elle a essayé d'expliquer sa version de l'histoire, mais sa voix s'est éteinte en un murmure face à la foule en colère.attitudemindcharacteractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRégler, payerTo pay absolutely."I have sunk thousands of pounds into this project."J'ai réglé des milliers de livres sterling pour ce projet.businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApurer, acquitterTo reduce or extinguish by payment."to sink the national debt"apurer la dette nationalefinancebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSombrer, s'effondrerTo be overwhelmed or depressed; to fail in strength."After failing the exam, Maria sank into despair and couldn't bring herself to study. "Après avoir échoué à l'examen, Maria a sombré dans le désespoir et n'a pas pu se résoudre à étudier.mindemotionsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDiminuer, baisserTo decrease in volume, as a river; to subside; to become diminished in volume or in apparent height."The river sank after the heavy rains stopped, leaving the fields dry. "La rivière a baissé après l'arrêt des fortes pluies, laissant les champs secs.environmentgeographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
