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lower

/ˈləʊə/

/ˈloʊər/

lower bodies

lower body

lowerverb

lowered

Past Simple

lowered

Past Participle

lowering

Gerund

/ˈləʊ.ə/

/ˈloʊ.ɚ/

Translations

abaisser

He lowered the flag at sunset.

Il a abaissé le drapeau au coucher du soleil.

baisser

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

loweradverb

Translations

plus bas

Please sing a little lower so the harmony blends.

Veuillez chanter un peu plus bas pour que l’harmonie se fonde mieux.

Definitions

At or to a position further down; in a lower manner or pitch.

Please sing a little lower so the harmony blends.

Synonyms

further down

farther down

downhill

lowernoun

lowers

/ˈləʊə/

/ˈloʊər/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

loweradjective

/ˈləʊ.ə/

/ˈloʊ.ɚ/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

lowadverb

lower

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.

lower

Comp.

lowest

Super.

/ləʊ/

/loʊ/

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

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.

lowverb

Definitions

To make the characteristic deep sound of a cow.

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