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    Baissant (en. Lowering)

    /bɛsɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which is in the process of going down.
    The sun is setting on the horizon.
    Le soleil est baissant à l'horizon.
    Which is reducing.
    Interest rates are declining.
    Les taux d'intérêt sont baissants.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'baisser', derived from the Latin 'bassare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    throwing in the towel
    To give up, to resign oneself.
    baissant les bras
    declining values
    Referenced to decreasing values or prices.
    valeurs baissantes
    declining trends
    Indications of a decline in a sector.
    tendances baissantes

    Related Words

    lower
    To bring down.
    baisser
    decline
    Reduction or loss.
    déclin
    descent
    Action of going down.
    descente

    Slang Meanings

    To give up on a project or an idea.
    He finally lowered his hopes of success.
    Il a finalement baissant ses espoirs de succès.
    To let oneself go or to resign oneself.
    After several failures, he began to resign himself.
    Après plusieurs échecs, il a commencé à se baissant.