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    Descendis (en. Come down)

    /des.ɑ̃.di/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To move from a high point to a lower point.
    He descended from the mountain.
    Il est descendu de la montagne.
    To decrease in quantity or intensity.
    The temperature dropped quickly.
    La température est descendue rapidement.
    To refer to origins or ancestors.
    She descends from a long line of artists.
    Elle descend d'une longue lignée d'artistes.

    Etymology

    The word 'descendis' comes from the Latin verb 'descendere', meaning 'to descend'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to descend into hell
    To experience great distress or a fall into evil.
    descendre aux enfers
    to enter the arena
    To actively participate in a competition or debate.
    descendre dans l'arène
    to step down a notch
    To decrease in status or dignity.
    descendre d'un cran

    Related Words

    descent
    The act of descending.
    descente
    descender
    Equipment or device used to lower people or objects.
    descendeur
    descendant
    A person who descends from another in terms of lineage.
    descendant

    Slang Meanings

    To come down from one's cloud
    He finally decided to come down from his cloud after hearing the truth.
    Il a finalement décidé de descendre de son nuage après avoir entendu la vérité.
    To come down to the street
    She decided to come down to the street to fight for her rights.
    Elle a décidé de descendre dans la rue pour se battre pour ses droits.