slump-marasme: meaning, definitions and translations

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What is slump? slump is marasme

What is marasme?

  • To fall or sink heavily; collapse: She slumped, exhausted, onto the sofa.

    Faire tomber ou de descendre fortement ; s'effondrer : elle s'est effondré, épuisé, sur le canapé.

  • To droop, as in sitting or standing; slouch.

    À s'affaisser, comme assis ou debout ; en reste.

  • To decline suddenly; fall off: Business slumped after the holidays.

    Diminuer soudainement ; tomber : Business s'est effondré après les vacances.

  • To perform poorly or inadequately: The team has been slumping for a month.

    Faire du mal ou insuffisamment : l'équipe a été s'effondrant pendant un mois.

  • To sink or settle, as into mud or slush.

    S’enfoncer ou s’affaisser, comme dans la boue ou la gadoue.

  • To slide down or spread out thickly, as mud or fresh concrete.
  • The act or an instance of slumping.
  • A drooping or slouching posture: read defeat in the slump of his shoulders.
  • A sudden falling off or decline, as in activity, prices, or business: a stock market slump; a slump in farm prices.
  • An extended period of poor performance, especially in a sport or competitive activity: a slump in a batting average.
  • See grunt.

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