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dégringoler

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Definition: to collapse, fall; to rush/fall down

Apparemment, il a dégringolé du toit - Apparently, he fell off the roof

Après la guerre, les prix ont dégringolé - After the war, prices collapsed

Il ne faut pas dégringoler les escaliers - You shouldn't rush down the stairs

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