befall in the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary

Translations for befall in the English»Italian Dictionary

I.befall <pt befell, pp befallen> [Brit bɪˈfɔːl, Am bəˈfɔl] usato solo all'infinito e alla terza persona VB trans liter

befall

accadere a, succedere a, capitare a

it befell that …

accadde che …

I hope no harm will ever befall him

spero che non gli succederà mai nulla di pericoloso

II.befall <pt befell, pp befallen> [Brit bɪˈfɔːl, Am bəˈfɔl] usato solo all'infinito e alla terza persona VB intr

befall

avvenire, accadere, succedere

Translations for befall in the Italian»English Dictionary

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to befall

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English

A bad dream indicated that great mishap would befall the hunter if he would go in the woods, and the elders would forbid him to go.

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Accident-prone, he often ends up a victim of the disasters befalling the town, and has caused a fair share of the problems.

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They went, however, and endured every hardship that befalls a pioneer.

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There are too many accidents that can befall life on a single planet.

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Negative spirits are responsible for accidents, illnesses, and deaths befalling those who have had contact with their habitation.

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The series also made good use of cliffhangers, often involving dramatic escapes, crimes, and catastrophes befalling the prison and its inhabitants.

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After examining several ruins, tragedy befalls the king's party when a rain-soaked trail collapses.

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If we do not, a chastisement will befall us.

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They also dwelt on the unavoidable mishaps that befall most first performances.

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But during their journey, fate befalls on them as they experience an unforgettable incident that would change the course of their lives.

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