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    Abaissement (en. Lowering)

    /a.bɛs.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Decrease in height, position, or value of something.
    The lowering of the ceiling created a more intimate atmosphere.
    L'abaissement du plafond a créé une ambiance plus intime.
    Action of degrading or lowering someone or something.
    The lowering of a man's honor can have serious consequences.
    L'abaissement de l'honneur d'un homme peut avoir des conséquences graves.
    Process by which a group or individual loses status or dignity.
    Social lowering can affect individuals' morale.
    L'abaissement social peut affecter le moral des individus.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'abaisser', which means to lower something.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lowering of the voice
    Decrease in the intensity of the voice.
    abaissement de la voix
    lowering of prices
    Reduction of prices.
    abaissement des prix
    lowering of requirements
    Decrease in the required criteria.
    abaissement des exigences

    Related Words

    lower
    To make lower by action.
    abaisser
    low
    Having a lower position.
    bas
    degradation
    Process of devaluation or deterioration.
    dégradation

    Slang Meanings

    To feel down and out.
    After this failure, I really felt a lowering, as if I was down and out.
    Après cet échec, j'ai vraiment ressenti un abaissement, comme si j'étais à plat.
    To be at rock bottom.
    One should not let oneself fall to rock bottom because of criticism.
    Il ne faut pas se laisser descendre au ras des pâquerettes à cause des critiques.