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slipped down

/slɪpt daʊn/

Translations

slip downverb

slipped down

Past Simple

slipped down

Past Simple

slipped down

Past Participle

slipping down

Gerund

/slɪp daʊn/

déclinerSens figuré : baisse d’état, de qualité ou de réputation.

After the scandal, his reputation began to slip down in the eyes of the public.

Après le scandale, sa réputation a commencé à décliner aux yeux du public.

glisser vers le bas

The book slipped down from the shelf and landed on the floor.

Le livre a glissé vers le bas depuis l’étagère et est tombé sur le sol.

Additional translations

descendre en glissantS’emploie surtout pour un mouvement physique vers le bas, souvent involontaire.

baisserSens figuré ou quantitatif : diminution progressive.

Synonyms

slide down

glide down

fall down

drop down

slip downverb

To move or fall to a lower position, often in a smooth or uncontrolled manner.

The book slipped down from the shelf and landed on the floor.

To decline or decrease in status, quality, or condition.

After the scandal, his reputation began to slip down in the eyes of the public.