subit

Meaning

Adj

sudden

Verb

1. inflection of subir:
2. inflection of subir:

Concepts

sudden

abrupt

unexpected

subitaneous

unforeseen

suddenly

instantaneous

precipitous

suddenwoven

Pronounced as (IPA)

/sy.bi/

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin subitus.

Sentences

Lors de la Première Guerre mondiale , la commune subit la bataille de la Marne .

During the First World War, the commune suffered the Battle of the Marne.

Elle subit de lourdes pertes pendant son repli vers Melitopol et elle est dissoute .

It suffered heavy losses during its withdrawal to Melitopol and was dissolved.

À l'automne, il subit une séance d'électro-chocs à l'hôpital de Caluire.

In the fall, he underwent an electroshock session at the Caluire hospital.