foundering

[US]/[ˈfaʊndərɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈfaʊndərɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. (participe passé de founder)ayant été établi; originaire
n. l'action de couler ou de faire couler quelque chose ; un état d'effondrement ou d'échec
v. faire couler ou faire couler un navire ; lutter pour éviter l'échec
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

foundering ship

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foundering business

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foundering on rocks

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foundering hope

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foundering efforts

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foundering ambition

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foundering regime

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foundering career

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foundering state

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foundering project

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Example Sentences

the ship was foundering in the storm, taking on water rapidly.

Le navire sombrait dans la tempête, prenant l'eau rapidement.

his business was foundering after the loss of their biggest client.

Son entreprise sombrait après la perte de leur plus grand client.

the project was foundering due to a lack of funding and resources.

Le projet sombrait en raison d'un manque de financement et de ressources.

she felt her hopes foundering as the deadline approached.

Elle sentait ses espoirs s'effondrer à l'approche de la date limite.

the team's morale was foundering after a series of defeats.

Le moral de l'équipe sombrait après une série de défaites.

the company was foundering under the weight of its debt.

L'entreprise sombrait sous le poids de ses dettes.

he watched his career foundering after the scandal broke.

Il a vu sa carrière s'effondrer après que le scandale éclate.

the negotiations were foundering on the issue of compensation.

Les négociations s'enlisèrent sur la question de la compensation.

the old system was foundering under the increased demand.

L'ancien système sombrait sous la pression de la demande accrue.

the athlete's confidence was foundering after the injury.

La confiance de l'athlète sombrait après la blessure.

the relationship was foundering due to constant arguments.

La relation sombrait en raison d'arguments constants.

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