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    Descend (en. Go down)

    /desɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To move to a lower position.
    He went down the stairs quickly.
    Il est descendu les escaliers rapidement.
    To stem from something, heritage.
    She descends from a long line of musicians.
    Elle descend d'une longue lignée de musiciens.
    To decrease in intensity or quantity.
    The temperature dropped last night.
    La température a descendu cette nuit.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'descendere', composed of 'de-' and 'scandere' (to climb).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to descend in flames
    To fail spectacularly.
    descendre en flamme
    to step down a notch
    To lower one's ambitions or attitude.
    descendre d'un cran
    to come back down to earth
    To become more realistic.
    descendre sur terre

    Related Words

    descent
    Action of descending.
    descente
    decline
    A situation where something weakens or diminishes.
    déclin
    descendant
    A person who is descended from another by lineage.
    descendant

    Slang Meanings

    To fall into an unpleasant situation.
    He really went downhill when he lost his job.
    Il a vraiment descendu quand il a perdu son emploi.
    To get into a trance-like state.
    After a few drinks, he started to let loose.
    Après quelques verres, il a commencé à descendre.