effriter
/efʁite/
1.
verbInf1stPres
to crumble; to break into small pieces (physically)
Le vieux mur commence à s'effriter avec le temps.
The old wall is starting to crumble over time.
2.
verbInf1stPres
to erode or wear away gradually; to dwindle (support, authority, popularity)
Après le scandale, sa popularité a commencé à s'effriter.
After the scandal, his popularity began to erode.
