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    Déclin (en. Decline)

    de.k.lɛ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Process of decrease or weakening.
    The decline of the Roman Empire is a fascinating historical topic.
    Le déclin de l'empire romain est un sujet d'histoire fascinant.
    Phase where something loses its vitality.
    The decline of biodiversity is alarming.
    Le déclin de la biodiversité est alarmant.
    Series of negative changes.
    He has experienced a decline in his health.
    Il a connu un déclin au niveau de sa santé.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'declinare', which means 'to lean, to fall'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the decline of values
    The loss of importance of traditional values.
    le déclin des valeurs
    to be in decline
    To be in a period of reduction or decline.
    être en déclin
    the economic decline
    The period of economic slowdown.
    le déclin économique

    Related Words

    declinology
    Study of declines in various fields.
    déclinologie
    declining
    Describes something that is losing vigor.
    déclinant
    declinism
    Doctrine or opinion regarding the decline of a society.
    déclinisme

    Slang Meanings

    Situation where one feels lost or hopeless.
    After the news of his dismissal, he was in a real decline.
    Après la nouvelle de son licenciement, il était dans un vrai déclin.
    Moment when everything seems to go wrong.
    It has been a total decline for them since they lost their house.
    C'est le déclin total chez eux depuis qu'ils ont perdu leur maison.