Verbes de défi et de compétition - Verbes d'échec

to be unsuccessful in accomplishing something

échouer

(of a play, motion picture, or new product) to fail to be of any success or produce the intended effect

échouer

to fail in reaching the required standard to succeed in a test, course of study, etc.

échouer

to fail at accomplishing an obligation, particularly a financial one

défaillir

to surrender to a superior force or influence

céder

to make less progress than other competitors

prendre du retard

to experience financial failure or bankruptcy, often leading to the end or termination of a business or company

faire faillite

(of a deal, plan, arrangement, etc.) to fail to happen or be completed

tomber à l'eau

to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended

avoir l'effet inverse

to not win in a race, fight, game, etc.

perdre

to surrender to someone's demands, wishes, or desires, often after a period of resistance

céder

to experience defeat in a competition or conflict

être vaincu