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    Rabattre (en. Fold down)

    /ʁa.batʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To reduce something by folding or bringing it down.
    He folded down the roof of his car.
    Il a rabattu la capote de sa voiture.
    To make something retreat or decrease in intensity.
    The wind brought down the sails of the boat.
    Le vent a rabatté les voiles du bateau.
    To belittle someone by criticizing them.
    He tends to belittle others to feel superior.
    Il a tendance à rabattre les autres pour se sentir supérieur.

    Etymology

    Derived from the prefix 're-' and the verb 'abattre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lay one's ears back
    To listen attentively while having a withdrawn demeanor.
    rabattre les oreilles
    to lower one's hat
    To endure a defeat without getting discouraged.
    rabattre son feutre
    to bring down a price
    To lower the price of a product.
    rabattre un prix

    Related Words

    abattre
    To bring down or reduce.
    abattre
    fold
    A mark or deformation created by folding.
    pli
    reduction
    Decrease of a quantity or price.
    réduction

    Slang Meanings

    To reduce an activity or a plan.
    We're going to cut expenses for this quarter.
    On va rabattre les dépenses pour ce trimestre.
    To put someone in their place.
    He put down his colleague during the meeting.
    Il a rabattu son collègue pendant la réunion.