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to descend
01
descendre
to move toward a lower level
Intransitive
Exemples
As the aircraft prepared for landing, it started to descend toward the runway.
Alors que l'avion se préparait à atterrir, il commença à descendre vers la piste.
02
descendre, être issu de
to be related by blood, typically referring to the lineage or family connection
Transitive: to descend from an ancestor
Exemples
The genealogist helped the family discover that they descend from a prominent historical figure.
Le généalogiste a aidé la famille à découvrir qu'ils descendent d'une figure historique éminente.
03
descendre, s'abaisser
to engage in an action or behavior that one perceives as beneath their personal standards of honor or self-respect
Transitive: to descend to an action
Exemples
Even in the face of criticism, the leader chose not to descend to personal attacks
Même face aux critiques, le leader a choisi de ne pas descendre à des attaques personnelles.
04
descendre, tomber
to arrive or appear unexpectedly, creating a surprise or disconcerting effect
Intransitive
Exemples
As the final notes of the music played, a profound stillness seemed to descend over the audience.
Alors que les dernières notes de la musique retentissaient, un profond silence semblait descendre sur le public.
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descender
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