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    Descente (en. Descent)

    /dɛ.sɑ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Movement by which one goes from a higher level to a lower level.
    Going down the stairs requires attention.
    La descente des escaliers demande de l'attention.
    Fall or loss of height.
    The descent of the hill was quick.
    La descente de la colline était rapide.
    A sports event in which participants descend a defined course.
    Skiing downhill is one of the most popular winter sports.
    La descente de ski est l'une des disciplines les plus populaires en hiver.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'descendre', from Latin 'descendere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a descent into hell
    A situation where one experiences a rapid degradation.
    une descente aux enfers
    descent in flames
    Severe criticism or public failure.
    descente en flamme
    to be on the decline
    To be in a deteriorating situation.
    être en descente

    Related Words

    to descend
    To act to go downwards.
    descendre
    descent
    Action of going back down.
    redescente
    descendant
    Who descends.
    descendant

    Slang Meanings

    Police raid
    They had a police raid at their home because of rumors.
    Ils ont eu une descente de police chez eux à cause de rumeurs.
    Adrenaline drop
    After the excitement of the jump, I felt an adrenaline drop.
    Après l'excitation du saut, j'ai ressenti une descente d'adrénaline.