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    Abattu (en. Shot down)

    [a.ba.ty]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    A state of someone who is very tired, demoralized.
    After a long day of work, he was completely worn out.
    Après une longue journée de travail, il était complètement abattu.
    Refers to an animal that has been killed.
    The slain dog was buried in the garden.
    Le chien abattu a été enterré dans le jardin.
    Refers to a person who has lost hope.
    She was downcast after receiving bad news.
    Elle était abattue après avoir reçu de mauvaises nouvelles.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'abattre', derived from old French, composed of 'a-' and 'batre' (to beat, to strike).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to feel down
    To be in a state of depression or discouragement.
    avoir le moral abattu
    to feel downcast
    To be in a state of fatigue or despair.
    se sentir abattu
    look downcast
    Refers to a person who appears sad or tired.
    look abattu

    Related Words

    abattre
    To kill or bring down.
    abattre
    abattement
    A state of a person who feels downcast.
    abattement

    Slang Meanings

    To be drained
    After the match, I am completely drained.
    Après le match, je suis complètement vidé.
    To be flat
    After this week, I am flat.
    Après cette semaine, je suis à plat.