What is 'abaisser' called in English?

'abaisser' in English is called "Lower". Lower refers to: Diminuer la quantité, le niveau ou l'intensité de quelque chose.

How do you pronounce 'Lower' and 'abaisser'?

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What is an example sentence for Lower in French?

English: "The company decided to lower its prices to attract more customers." | French: "L'entreprise a décidé de baisser ses prix pour attirer plus de clients."

verb · adjective

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lower Meaning in French (lower signification en français)

verbabaisser, réduire

adjectiveinférieur

abaisser in English:lower

Phonetic:abɛse

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de lower en français est abaisser, réduire, inférieur. (Diminuer la quantité, le niveau ou l'intensité de quelque chose.)

Definitions of Lower

1
verb
réduire
To reduce the amount, level, or intensity of something.
Diminuer la quantité, le niveau ou l'intensité de quelque chose.
2
verb
abaisser
To move something to a lower position.
Déplacer quelque chose vers une position plus basse.
3
adjective
inférieur
Situated below another or at a comparatively low level.
Situé en dessous d'un autre ou à un niveau comparativement bas.

Example Sentences

“The company decided to lower its prices to attract more customers.”

L'entreprise a décidé de baisser ses prix pour attirer plus de clients.

“Please lower the box carefully onto the floor.”

Veuillez abaisser la boîte avec précaution sur le sol.

“He lives on the lower floor of the building.”

Il habite à l'étage inférieur de l'immeuble.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

diminuerbaisserdéplacer vers le bas

In English:

reduce decrease drop

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

augmenterélever

In English:

raise increase lift

Inflected Word Forms

past participlelowered

present participlelowering

adjectivelow

superlativelowest

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

lower one's expectationsexpression

To expect less from a situation or person.

lower the baridiom

To reduce the standard for something.

lower the toneidiom

To make a discussion or situation less serious or more vulgar.