This is the 5031st most frequent French word.
tombent
"Fall."
Here, 'tombent' is used to describe the action of falling, specifically referring to leaves falling from trees.
Les feuilles tombent des arbres en automne.
The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
In this sentence, 'tombent' describes the action of children losing their footing and falling down.
Les enfants tombent souvent en jouant dans le parc.
The children often fall while playing in the park.
Here, 'tombent' is used metaphorically, expressing the imaginary action of stars falling in dreams.