wear down
US /wer daʊn/
UK /wer daʊn/
1.
épuiser, user
to make someone feel tired and less able to deal with a situation
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The constant negotiations began to wear him down.
Les négociations constantes ont commencé à l'épuiser.
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The stress of the job is starting to wear her down.
Le stress du travail commence à l'épuiser.
2.
user, éroder
to make something gradually disappear or become thinner or weaker by continuous use or rubbing
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The constant friction will eventually wear down the brake pads.
Le frottement constant finira par user les plaquettes de frein.
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The river has worn down the rocks over centuries.
La rivière a usé les roches au fil des siècles.