In French, the verb "faillir" is used to express something that almost happened. However, it doesn't really have a straightforward equivalent in English.
Learn how to use "faillir" in French
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In French, to express the idea that you almost did something (but didn't), you will use the verb faillir as follows:
faillir + [infinitif]
Note that the verb faillir is usually used in Le Passé Composé (Indicatif), as it refers to actions that "failed to happen".
ATTENTION:
Though the verb faillir is etymologically close to the English to fail, it's not used to express failure, but a more neutral non-accomplishment.
Therefore, you wouldn't use it to say I failed to do [something].
Therefore, you wouldn't use it to say I failed to do [something].
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