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lower

UK
/ˈləʊə/
US
/ˈloʊər/
lower bodies
lower body

Translations

lowerverb
lowered
Past Simple
lowered
Past Participle
lowering
Gerund
UK
/ˈləʊ.ə/
US
/ˈloʊ.ɚ/
He lowered the flag at sunset.
Il a abaissé le drapeau au coucher du soleil.
The company decided to lower the prices of their products.
L’entreprise a décidé de baisser les prix de ses produits.
baisserPour le son, la voix ou la lumière.
She lowered her voice to avoid waking the baby.
Elle a baissé la voix pour éviter de réveiller le bébé.
rabaisserAu sens figuré, diminuer la valeur ou le prestige.
The scandal lowered his reputation in the community.
Le scandale a rabaissé sa réputation dans la communauté.
s'assombrirPour un ciel ou des nuages, avec une nuance menaçante.
Storm clouds lowered over the valley as evening approached.
Les nuages d’orage se sont assombris au-dessus de la vallée à l’approche du soir.
Synonyms
reduce
decrease
diminish
drop
lessen
minimize
curtail
abate
slacken
sink
Antonyms
raise
increase
loweradverb
plus bas
Please sing a little lower so the harmony blends.
Veuillez chanter un peu plus bas pour que l’harmonie se fonde mieux.
Synonyms
down
downward
downwards
below
beneath
further down
farther down
downhill
lowernoun
lowers
pl
UK
/ˈləʊə/
US
/ˈloʊər/
abaisseurDispositif ou mécanisme qui abaisse quelque chose.
The casket was guided by an automatic lower into the grave.
Le cercueil était guidé dans la tombe par un abaisseur automatique.
Additional translations
grimaceRare et vieilli.
Synonyms
subordinate
underling
inferior
junior
lesser
minion
peon
subaltern
loweradjective
UK
/ˈləʊ.ə/
US
/ˈloʊ.ɚ/
inférieurEmployé pour la position, le niveau, le rang ou la quantité.
The lower shelf is where we keep the canned goods.
L’étagère inférieure est celle où nous gardons les conserves.
Additional translations
du basPour la partie inférieure d’un objet ou d’une composition.
Synonyms
inferior
subordinate
lesser
reduced
diminished
Antonyms
higher
lowadverb

lower

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.

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

Definitions

lowerverb
To move something to a position that is below or less than its previous position.
He lowered the flag at sunset.
To reduce the amount, degree, or intensity of something.
The company decided to lower the prices of their products.
To make something less loud or less bright.
She lowered her voice to avoid waking the baby.
To diminish in value or quality.
The scandal lowered his reputation in the community.
To appear dark and threatening; to frown or look sullen.
Storm clouds lowered over the valley as evening approached.
loweradverb
At or to a position further down; in a lower manner or pitch.
Please sing a little lower so the harmony blends.
lowernoun
A frown or scowl (rare, archaic).
His face was set in a permanent lower as he listened to the bad news.
A person or device that lowers or lets something down.
The casket was guided by an automatic lower into the grave.
loweradjective
Situated below or at a lesser height or level.
The lower shelf is where we keep the canned goods.
Less in amount, degree, or rank.
The lower temperature today makes it feel like winter.
Pertaining to the bottom part of something.
The lower half of the painting is dominated by dark colors.
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.
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