affaler
Meanings
Verb
1. to lower, let down (nautical, of sails)
2. to slump, slouch, plop down (reflexive)
Examples6
Tom s'est affalé sur son lit.
Tom flopped down on his bed.
Toutes les voiles furent affalées.
All the sails were taken down.
Il s'est affalé sur sa chaise.
He slumped in his chair.
Tom s'est affalé sur son lit et n'a pas tardé à dormir profondément.
Tom flopped onto his bed and was soon fast asleep.
Affale-toi n'importe où.
Just flop down anywhere.
Il s'est affalé à côté d'elle.
He slumped down next to her.