Down

/dˈa‍ʊn/

/ˈdaʊn/

Définition et Signification de "down"

down

PRÉPOSITION

vers le bas, en bas

toward a lower position or level

below

beneath

Example

The hiker made his way down the mountain trail, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way.

He looked down from the balcony and marveled at the view of the bustling city below.

le long de, vers le bas

used to indicate a position further along a path or direction

along

Example

The park is down the hill, a short walk away.

The cafe is down the road, just past the intersection.

The grocery store is down the block.

à travers, au fil des

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

Example

The struggles of the working class have been documented down the decades.

The values of freedom and equality have been fought for down the centuries.

down

ADVERBE

en bas, vers le bas

at or toward a lower level or position

below

downward

downwardly

baisser

at a reduced level or strength

vers le sud, en direction du sud

toward a lower latitude or southward

south

southerly

southward

d'avance, en acompte

in reference to an initial or immediate payment made as part of a larger sum, often as a deposit

upfront

hors ligne, en panne

to a state of non-operation or closure

jusqu'en, jusqu'à

from a past point in time or sequence toward a later one

en bas, vers le bas

into or toward the stomach

en baisse, à un prix réduit

at or to a reduced price, value, or rank

réduire, diminuer

to a more focused or reduced form

rejeté, à terre

into a state of defeat or rejection

par écrit, enregistré

in written form or recorded

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

descending

downward

Example

The down arrow indicates the direction of descent.

The down escalator takes passengers from the upper level to the ground floor.

The down side of the hill was covered in dense forest.

en panne

(of a computer system) not working temporarily or properly

en baisse, diminution

having experienced a reduction in value or performance

contracted

decreased

diminished

eased

falling

éliminé, hors du jeu

eliminated or dismissed from play due to a strikeout in a game

bien maîtrisé, parfaitement acquis

fully learned or achieved with skill and confidence

mastered

abaissé, fermé

having been lowered or closed

terminé, achevé

completed or finished, especially in a sequence or list

done

finished

malade, affecté

affected by a sickness, often temporarily

ailing

ill

sick

under the weather

unwell

découragé, morose

having a sad or discouraging mood or tone

bleak

cheerless

depressing

hopeless

melancholy

d'accord, partant

showing agreement, loyalty, or willingness to participate in an activity or cause

to down

VERBE

engloutir, dévorer

to rapidly and completely consume food

bolt

devour

gobble

polish off

wolf down

Example

He skillfully downed the shot of tequila at the party.

The group of friends challenged each other to down their drinks in a drinking game.

She was so hungry that she could down a whole pizza by herself.

vider, exhaler

to drink completely, often in one go

gulp

chug

vaincre, battre

to defeat or overcome someone or something, typically in a contest or competition

defeat

overcome

vanquish

abattre, faire tomber

to bring something or someone to the ground, typically by force or action

bring down

topple

tumble

abattre, détruire

to make something fall or crash, typically through force or gunfire

bring down

Down

NOM

duvet

the smooth fluffy feathers of a bird

down feather

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

mouvement, tentative

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

What is a "down"?

A down in football is one of the four chances the offensive team has to move the ball at least ten yards. Each time the ball is snapped, the team is given a down to try and advance the ball. If the team gains ten or more yards, they are awarded a new set of four downs. If they do not, they either lose possession of the ball or attempt a kick, such as a punt or field goal.

Example

After three unsuccessful downs, they punted the ball away.

duvet

fine, soft hair found on animals, like sheep or deer

fleece

pâturage, pente herbeuse

a hilly, grassy area with little vegetation, often used for grazing

hill

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