Abattue (en. Shot down)

/a.ba.tɥ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is struck by great sadness or discouragement.
She looked down after receiving the bad news.
Elle avait l'air abattue après avoir reçu la mauvaise nouvelle.
Referring to a person who has lost their vitality and enthusiasm.
After a long day at work, he felt down.
Après une longue journée de travail, il se sentait abattue.

Etymology

From the verb 'abattre', meaning to knock down or to bring to the ground.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to feel downhearted
To be very discouraged or depressed.
avoir le moral abattu
to feel down
To feel sad or without energy.
se sentir abattue

Related Words

abattement
The state of a person who feels profound discouragement.
abattement
abattre
To knock something or someone down, or to cause a state of depression.
abattre

Slang Meanings

Depressed and out of energy.
She is totally down after what happened.
Elle est totalement abattue après ce qui s'est passé.
In a state of shock or extreme sadness.
He has been down since he lost his job.
Il est abattu depuis qu'il a perdu son emploi.