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    Abaissa (en. Lowered)

    /abaɪsa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To lower something.
    He lowered the curtain to let in the light.
    Il abaissa le rideau pour laisser entrer la lumière.
    To decrease the status or value of something.
    This decision lowered his reputation.
    Cette décision abaissa sa réputation.
    To lower the level of something.
    She lowered her voice so as not to disturb.
    Elle abaissa le ton de sa voix pour ne pas déranger.

    Etymology

    The verb comes from the Latin 'abassare', which means 'to lower'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lowered by circumstances
    To lose value or significance due to the situation.
    abaissé par les circonstances
    to be lowered
    To be belittled by others.
    se faire abaisser
    to lower the weapons
    To lay down arms, to disarm oneself.
    abaisser les armes

    Related Words

    lowering
    Action of making something less high.
    abaissement
    decrease
    Decline, decrease.
    baisse

    Slang Meanings

    To be down and out
    He was lowered after losing his job.
    Il était abaissé après avoir perdu son emploi.
    To remain humble
    It is important to stay humble despite success.
    Il est important de rester abaissé malgré le succès.