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low

UK
/ləʊ/
US
/loʊ/

Translations

lowadverb
Functions as an adverb indicating position, price, or volume.
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.
Synonyms
quietly
softly
in a low voice
in a whisper
sotto voce
faintly
mutedly
under one's breath
hushedly
subduedly
lowadjective
lower
Comp.
lowest
Super.
UK
/ləʊ/
US
/loʊ/
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.
Synonyms
small
short
diminished
inferior
meager
slight
subdued
humble
modest
insignificant
Antonyms
high
lownoun
lows
pl
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/ləʊ/
US
/loʊ/
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.
Synonyms
moo
lowing
bellow
nadir
trough
low point
depression
slump
downturn
lowverb
lowed
Past Simple
lowed
Past Participle
lowing
Gerund
UK
/ləʊ/
US
/loʊ/
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.
Synonyms
moo
bellow
bleat
call
cry

Definitions

lowadverb
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.
lowadjective
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.
lownoun
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.
lowverb
To make the characteristic deep sound of a cow.
The cows began to low as the farmer approached with their feed.
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