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1.
verbInf1stPres
to cause (something) to collapse
to demolish, knock down
Les explosions ont effondré plusieurs immeubles.
The explosions caused several buildings to collapse.
Synonyms:faire s'effondrer, démolir, abattre
2.
verb (pronominal/intransitive)Inf1stPres
to collapse, cave in (physically)
to break down (emotionally); to collapse (market, system)
Il s'est effondré quand il a appris la mauvaise nouvelle.
He broke down when he heard the bad news.
Synonyms:s'écrouler, craquer, chuter