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    Descendit (en. Went down)

    /dɛ.sɑ̃.di/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To move to a lower level.
    He quickly went down the stairs.
    Il descendit les escaliers rapidement.
    To reduce in size or quantity.
    The temperature dropped during the night.
    La température descendit pendant la nuit.
    To originate from a lower source.
    He descended from a long line of kings.
    Il descendit d'une longue lignée de rois.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'descendere', meaning 'to descend'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to come down from one's cloud
    To become more realistic or less idealistic.
    descendre de son nuage
    to come down to earth
    To return to reality.
    descendre sur terre
    to plunge
    To drop sharply.
    descendre en flèche

    Related Words

    descent
    Action or effect of descending.
    descente
    descendant
    A person who descends from another.
    descendant
    descender
    Device or person that descends.
    descendeur

    Slang Meanings

    To find oneself in a difficult situation.
    He really fell into a tough spot after losing his job.
    Il a vraiment descendu après avoir perdu son emploi.
    To relax or unwind.
    After a long day, he likes to lounge on the couch.
    Après une longue journée, il aime descendre sur le canapé.