Down

/dˈa‍ʊn/

/ˈdaʊn/

Définition et Signification de "down"

down

PRÉPOSITION

vers le bas, en bas

from a point that is high or higher on a thing to a point that is lower

plus bas, au bout de la rue

at a point further along the course

à travers, au fil des

used to indicate that something has happened or existed throughout a long period of time

down

ADVERBE

en bas, vers le bas

at or toward a lower level or position

baisser

to a lower intensity

vers le bas, en bas

away from a more central or a more northerly place

comptant, au moment de l'achat

paid in cash at time of purchase

hors service, à l'arrêt

in an inactive or inoperative state

en arrière, jadis

from an earlier time

down

ADJECTIF

bas

experiencing a temporary state of sadness

blue

dark

dejected

depressed

despondent

descendant, vers le bas

moving or facing a direction from a higher to a lower position

en panne

(of a computer system) not working temporarily or properly

bas, en bas

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

en bas, descendant

becoming progressively lower

éliminé, mis out

being put out by a strikeout

clair, compris

understood perfectly

inférieur, baisse

lower than previously

fermé, éteint

shut

to down

VERBE

s'abattre sur, engloutir

to rapidly and completely consume food or drink

avaler, boire d'un trait

drink down entirely

abattre, vaincre

bring down or defeat (an opponent)

épurer, affiner

improve or perfect by pruning or polishing

faire descendre, abaisser

cause to come or go down

abattre, faire tomber

shoot at and force to come down

Down

NOM

duvet

the smooth fluffy feathers of a bird

What is "down"?

Down refers to a type of feather found in birds that is characterized by its smooth and fluffy texture. It is made up of soft, fine filaments that lack the interlocking barbs found in other feathers, giving it a delicate and airy appearance. The down feathers are typically located beneath the outer feathers, close to the bird's body, and serve several important functions. They provide excellent insulation, trapping air and creating a layer of warmth next to the bird's skin, which helps regulate body temperature in both cold and hot environments. The fluffy structure of down feathers also allows for efficient buoyancy, aiding birds in floating on water surfaces. Down is highly valued for its insulating properties and is often used in the manufacturing of bedding, clothing, and insulation materials.

duvet

hair that is thin, soft, and short on someone's face or body

essai, down

(American football) a chance a team has to move the football forward toward the opponent's end zone

duvet, plume

fine soft dense hair (as the fine short hair of cattle or deer or the wool of sheep or the undercoat of certain dogs)

landes, plateau

(usually plural) a rolling treeless highland with little soil

Down, le Dr. Down

English physician who first described Down's syndrome (1828-1896)

défaite, manquement

the situation where the declarer has failed to make their contract, either by losing tricks or by failing to take the required number of tricks