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    Raboisson (en. Reboisson)

    ra-boi-ssson

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act of belittling something, an act of devaluation.
    The belittling of his ideas disappointed many supporters.
    Le raboisson de ses idées a déçu de nombreux partisans.
    An act that diminishes the value or importance of something.
    The belittling of traditions led to a loss of identity.
    Le raboisson des traditions a conduit à une perte d'identité.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'rabaisser' with the suffix '-on' which designates the action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lower expectations
    Decreasing what is hoped for or expected.
    rabaisser les attentes
    to act by belittling
    Acting by devaluing something.
    agir par raboisson
    to belittle someone
    Reducing someone to a lower position.
    rabaisser quelqu'un

    Related Words

    belittle
    To bring down, to reduce the value of.
    rabaisser
    devalue
    To cause to lose value or importance.
    dévaloriser
    diminish
    To reduce size, quantity, or importance.
    diminuer

    Slang Meanings

    To make fun of something or someone.
    Stop belittling his ideas, it's not cool.
    Arrête de faire du raboisson sur ses idées, ce n'est pas cool.
    To play with others' expectations.
    He often belittles to avoid being disappointed.
    Il fait souvent du raboisson pour ne pas être déçu.