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    Bassesse (en. Baseness)

    [ba.sɛs]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The low or degrading character of a person or action.
    His low character shocked everyone.
    Sa bassesse de caractère a choqué tout le monde.
    Action or behavior regarded as petty or vile.
    This baseness deeply disappointed me.
    Cette bassesse m’a profondément déçu.
    Quality of those who are of great baseness.
    He showed his baseness by betraying his friends.
    Il a montré sa bassesse en trahissant ses amis.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'bassus', meaning low or weak.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a lowliness of heart
    An act of wickedness or cowardice.
    une bassesse de coeur
    lowly work
    Degrading or dishonest work.
    basse besogne

    Related Words

    low
    Who is at a low level.
    basse
    to lower
    To move towards a lower level.
    baisser
    bassist
    Musician playing the bass.
    bassiste

    Slang Meanings

    To act in a disloyal manner.
    He really showed baseness by avoiding his responsibilities.
    Il a vraiment fait preuve de bassesse en fuyant ses responsabilités.
    To be petty.
    Don't be in that lowliness, help me instead.
    Ne sois pas dans cette bassesse, aide-moi plutôt.