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lowering

/ˈləʊ.ə.rɪŋ/

/ˈloʊ.ɚ.ɪŋ/

loweringnoun

lowerings

Translations

réductionDiminution d’un montant, d’un degré ou d’une valeur.

The lowering of interest rates was intended to stimulate the economy.

La réduction des taux d’intérêt visait à stimuler l’économie.

abaissementAction de faire descendre quelque chose vers une position ou un niveau inférieur.

The lowering of the drawbridge allowed the troops to enter the castle.

L’abaissement du pont-levis a թույլ les troupes d’entrer dans le château.

Definitions

The act of making something less in amount, degree, or value.

The lowering of interest rates was intended to stimulate the economy.

The act of moving something downward in position or level.

The lowering of the drawbridge allowed the troops to enter the castle.

Synonyms

loweringadjective

more lowering

Comp.

most lowering

Super.

/ˈləʊ.ər.ɪŋ/

/ˈloʊ.ɚ.ɪŋ/

Translations

en baisseSe dit d’un prix, d’un niveau ou d’une quantité qui diminue.

Lowering prices attracted a flood of new customers.

Des prix en baisse ont attiré une foule de nouveaux clients.

menaçantSe dit surtout du ciel ou du temps, avec une nuance littéraire ou descriptive.

The lowering clouds signaled an approaching storm.

Les nuages menaçants annonçaient l’arrivée d’un orage.

renfrognéSe dit d’un visage ou d’un regard sombre, fermé ou réprobateur.

She met the news with a lowering gaze.

Elle a accueilli la nouvelle d’un regard renfrogné.

Definitions

Undergoing a decrease or reduction; decreasing.

Lowering prices attracted a flood of new customers.

Dark and threatening, often used to describe the sky or weather.

The lowering clouds signaled an approaching storm.

Frowning or showing a stern, sullen expression.

She met the news with a lowering gaze.

Synonyms

lowerverb

lowering

Gerund

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

Definitions

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

Please sing a little lower so the harmony blends.

lowernoun

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.

loweradjective

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.