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    Abattus (en. Shot down)

    /a.ba.ty/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which is downcast, showing great sadness or discouragement.
    He has stooped shoulders and a downcast look.
    Il a les épaules basses et un regard abattu.
    Refers to an animal killed for its meat.
    The slaughtered animals from the farm are brought to the slaughterhouse.
    Les abattus de la ferme sont amenés à l'abattoir.

    Etymology

    Past participle of the verb 'abattre', derived from the Latin 'abbattuere' which means to make fall.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to look downcast
    To show signs of sadness or fatigue.
    avoir l'air abattu
    to be devastated by the news
    To be very affected by bad news.
    être abattu par la nouvelle

    Related Words

    abattre
    To bring down something or someone, often by a violent action.
    abattre
    abattage
    Action of killing animals for meat.
    abattage

    Slang Meanings

    To be knocked out
    After that bad news, he is completely knocked out.
    Après cette mauvaise nouvelle, il est complètement KO.
    To be at rock bottom
    Since his breakup, he is at rock bottom.
    Depuis sa rupture, il est au fond du seau.