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    Descends (en. Come down)

    /dɛ.sɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To move downward.
    He descends the stairs quickly.
    Il descend les escaliers rapidement.
    To come from a high place to a lower one.
    She descends from the mountain.
    Elle descend de la montagne.
    To reduce one's level or importance.
    The light descends gradually.
    La lumière descend progressivement.
    To originate from a lineage.
    He comes from a noble family.
    Il descend d'une famille noble.
    To express movement toward a lower position.
    The stock prices drop every day.
    Le prix des actions descend chaque jour.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to step down a notch
    To lower one's level or intensity.
    descendre d'un cran
    to go down to the street
    To manifest or protest in public.
    descendre dans la rue
    to drop by someone's place
    To visit someone at their home.
    descendre chez quelqu'un

    Related Words

    descent
    Action of going down, a slope or a fall.
    descente
    descendant
    Person from a lineage or family.
    descendant
    descender
    Device or element that allows one to descend.
    descendeur

    Slang Meanings

    To go to a place.
    We're going downtown tonight.
    On descend en ville ce soir.
    To lower one's standard of living.
    He decided to downgrade his lifestyle.
    Il a décidé de descendre en mode de vie.