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chuter

to fall, to drop sharply

verb shoo-TEH Rare
Body & Health Movement

Usage Note

chuter is used in both literal and figurative contexts — les prix ont chuté ('prices have fallen'), l'athlète a chuté ('the athlete fell'). It implies a sudden or significant drop. The related noun is une chute (a fall, a drop).

Examples

"Les températures ont chuté cette nuit."

Natural Translation

Temperatures dropped sharply last night.

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