Descendons (en. Let's go down)

/dəsɑ̃dɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Move to a lower level.

We are going down the stairs.

Nous descendons les escaliers.

Rise from a higher position or place to a lower one.

We are descending from the top of the mountain.

Nous descendons du sommet de la montagne.

Decrease in quantity, quality, or intensity.

We are lowering the volume of the music.

Nous descendons le volume de la musique.

From the Latin verb 'descendere', meaning 'to go down'.

let's go down to the street

Go outside or engage in an activity outdoors.

descendons dans la rue

let's go outside for some fresh air

Go out to enjoy the fresh air.

descendons prendre l'air

let's go down to the cellar

Access a lower level, often to search for something.

descendons à la cave

descent

Action of descending.

descente

descender

A person who descends, often used in climbing.

descendeur

descendant

Who descends, often in reference to a lineage or family tree.

descendante

To find oneself in a difficult situation.

We all went down after that bad news.

On est tous descendus après cette mauvaise nouvelle.

To slow down or lose momentum.

With this weather, we're really slowing down.

Avec ce temps, on descend vraiment.