Literally “fall into a breakdown”: tomber means “fall” and panne is a failure of operation.
Literally “fall into a breakdown”: tomber means “fall” and panne is a failure of operation.
What does tomber en panne mean?
To break down or stop working.
Is it used for vehicles?
Yes. Cars and trucks can tomber en panne.
Can it describe a computer?
Yes. Devices can break down too.
What is the past form in a sentence?
La voiture est tombée en panne.
Does panne mean a fault?
Yes. Une panne is a breakdown or fault.