This is the 2026th most frequent French word.
fall
In French, "fall" does not exist as a standalone word. You may mean "fall" in terms of "tomber" (to fall) in English.
The word 'fall' is used metaphorically to indicate a decrease or decline.
Il voit ses notes tomber à cause de son manque d'effort.
He sees his grades fall because of his lack of effort.
The word 'fall' is employed literally, referring to the physical act of falling.
Elle craint de tomber sur le sol glissant.
She fears falling on the slippery floor.
The word 'fall' is used to describe the seasonal natural event of leaves detaching from trees.