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.