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Why "dessus" after tomber?

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Why "dessus" after tomber?

What is the necessity and meaning of "dessus" after tomber?  Why not just "bonnes choses vous tombent"?  Good things fall on you

This question relates to:French dictation exercise "A long-awaited promotion"

Dictation exercise B2

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CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Carl, 

Literally speaking -

good things fall upon you

and the ‘dessus’ is necessary in French.

Bonne Continuation!

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Why "dessus" after tomber?

What is the necessity and meaning of "dessus" after tomber?  Why not just "bonnes choses vous tombent"?  Good things fall on you

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