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low

/ləʊ/

/loʊ/

lowadverb

Functions as an adverb indicating position, price, or volume.

Translations

basPour une position ou une intensité sonore faible.

The bird flew low over the water.

L’oiseau volait bas au-dessus de l’eau.

Additional translations

à bas prixDans un contexte commercial ou économique.

Definitions

In or to a low position or level.

The bird flew low over the water.

At or for a low price.

They bought the shares low and sold them high.

With a quiet or hushed voice; softly.

Speak low, the baby is sleeping.

With a deep pitch or tone.

The singer could sing surprisingly low for someone her size.

Synonyms

quietly

softly

in a low voice

in a whisper

sotto voce

under one's breath

lowadjective

lower

Comp.

lowest

Super.

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Translations

bas

The low branches of the tree were easy to reach.

Les branches basses de l’arbre étaient faciles à atteindre.

faibleSe dit d’une intensité, d’un volume ou d’un niveau insuffisant.

The radio was set to a low volume so it wouldn't disturb anyone.

La radio était réglée sur un volume faible pour ne déranger personne.

gravePour une voix, un son ou une hauteur tonale.

His voice was low and gravelly, filling the room with resonance.

Sa voix était grave et rauque, remplissant la pièce de résonance.

Additional translations

pauvreEmployé pour indiquer une teneur faible en une substance.

mauvaisPour la qualité ou le rang; peut varier selon le contexte.

dépriméPour un état de tristesse ou de baisse de moral.

Definitions

Situated or placed at a small distance above the ground or another surface.

The low branches of the tree were easy to reach.

Of less than average height or depth.

The low fence barely reached my knees.

Having a small amount of something, especially a small amount of a particular quality or substance.

The soup was low in salt, making it a healthier option.

Of a reduced or below normal level, especially in terms of intensity, volume, or amount.

The radio was set to a low volume so it wouldn't disturb anyone.

Of inferior quality or status.

The low quality of the fabric made it unsuitable for the dress.

Depressed in mood or spirit.

She felt low after hearing the disappointing news.

Having a deep pitch or tone.

His voice was low and gravelly, filling the room with resonance.

Synonyms

Antonyms

lownoun

lows

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Translations

creuxAu sens figuré, pour un point ou niveau le plus bas.

After the team lost the championship, morale was at an all-time low.

Après la défaite de l’équipe en championnat, le moral était à son creux historique.

dépressionMétéorologie.

The weather forecast predicts a low moving in from the west, bringing rain and wind.

Les prévisions annoncent une dépression arrivant de l’ouest, apportant pluie et vent.

meuglementSon caractéristique émis par les bovins.

We heard the low of a distant calf across the field.

Nous avons entendu le meuglement d’un veau au loin, de l’autre côté du champ.

bas-fondTerrain situé à un niveau inférieur; souvent au pluriel selon le contexte.

The floodwaters receded, leaving the low covered in silt.

Les eaux de crue se sont retirées, laissant le bas-fond couvert de limon.

Definitions

A low point or level, especially in terms of mood or performance.

After the team lost the championship, morale was at an all-time low.

A region of low atmospheric pressure.

The weather forecast predicts a low moving in from the west, bringing rain and wind.

The characteristic deep vocal sound made by cattle; a moo.

We heard the low of a distant calf across the field.

A low-lying area of land.

The floodwaters receded, leaving the low covered in silt.

Synonyms

low point

lowverb

lowed

Past Simple

lowed

Past Participle

lowing

Gerund

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Translations

meuglerSe dit des bovins.

The cows began to low as the farmer approached with their feed.

Les vaches se sont mises à meugler quand le fermier s’est approché avec leur nourriture.

Definitions

To make the characteristic deep sound of a cow.

The cows began to low as the farmer approached with their feed.

Synonyms