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    Basse (en. Low)

    /bas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Musical element that produces low sounds.
    The bass plays a fundamental role in this jazz piece.
    La basse joue le rôle fondamental dans ce morceau de jazz.
    Part of the piano where the notes are lower.
    The pianist started playing the bass notes.
    Le pianiste a commencé à jouer les basses.
    adjective
    Which is at a low altitude compared to a reference point.
    The river flows at a low level.
    La rivière coule à un niveau bas.
    Which has a low sound frequency.
    This piece of music has a deep bass.
    Ce morceau de musique a une basse profonde.
    Said of a deep voice or a low instrument.
    He has a low voice that resonates.
    Il a une voix basse qui résonne.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'bassus' which means 'low, short.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    henhouse
    A group of domestic fowl.
    basse-cour
    to lower oneself to someone's level
    To slow down or lower oneself to someone's level.
    se mettre au niveau inférieur
    play bass notes
    To produce low sounds in a musical ensemble.
    jouer des basses

    Related Words

    low frequency
    Refers to a signal or sound that has a low frequency.
    basse fréquence
    bass line
    Melodic line that forms the basis of a composition.
    basse ligne

    Slang Meanings

    State or situation where something is of inferior quality.
    That movie was really low, I do not recommend it.
    Ce film était vraiment bas, je ne le recommande pas.
    Old expression, to describe a loss or failure.
    He took a big loss on that deal.
    Il a pris un gros basse sur ce coup.