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to lower
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abaisser, réduire
to reduce something in degree, amount, quality, or strength
Transitive: to lower the rate or degree of something
Exemples
The government implemented measures to lower the unemployment rate in the country.
Le gouvernement a mis en œuvre des mesures pour réduire le taux de chômage dans le pays.
02
baisser, diminuer
to decrease in degree, amount, quality, or strength
Intransitive
Exemples
The temperature outside is gradually lowering as evening approaches.
La température extérieure baisse progressivement à l'approche du soir.
03
abaisser, baisser
to drop one's eyebrows, chin, or gaze to express sadness, disapproval, or shame, or to show less intensity or hostility in a facial expression
Intransitive
Exemples
His mood soured, and he lowered, brooding over his thoughts.
Son humeur s'est assombrie, et il baissa les yeux, ruminant ses pensées.
04
abaisser, descendre
to move something or someone to a position that is closer to the ground
Transitive: to lower sth
Exemples
The pilot had to lower the aircraft gradually for a smooth descent onto the runway.
Le pilote a dû abaisser progressivement l'avion pour un atterrissage en douceur sur la piste.
05
abaisser, baisser
to make one's voice deeper or quieter
Transitive: to lower one's voice
Exemples
Trying not to wake the baby, the parents lowered their voices to a hushed whisper.
Essayant de ne pas réveiller le bébé, les parents ont baissé leurs voix jusqu'à un murmure étouffé.
lower
01
in or toward a position that is less high
lower
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inférieur
situated at a position further down in relation to other parts
Exemples
They decided to renovate the lower levels first, focusing on accessibility.
Ils ont décidé de rénover les niveaux inférieurs en premier, en se concentrant sur l'accessibilité.
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