abase in French
abase in French is humilier, abaisser, baisser — abase means to lower someone's position, rank or status in a way that hurts their feelings.
abase in French
humilier
(transitive) To lower, as in condition in life, office, rank, etc., so as to cause pain or hurt feelings; to degrade, to depress, to humble, to humiliate. [from c. 1350–1470]
abaisser
(transitive) To lower, as in condition in life, office, rank, etc., so as to cause pain or hurt feelings; to degrade, to depress, to humble, to humiliate. [from c. 1350–1470]
baisser
(transitive) To lower, as in condition in life, office, rank, etc., so as to cause pain or hurt feelings; to degrade, to depress, to humble, to humiliate. [from c. 1350–1470]
rabaisser
(transitive) To lower, as in condition in life, office, rank, etc., so as to cause pain or hurt feelings; to degrade, to depress, to humble, to humiliate. [from c. 1350–1470]
What does "abase" mean?
- verb To lower someone's position, rank or status in a way that hurts their feelings.
- verb To physically push or bring something down, or to bend low.
- verb To reduce the value of something, especially by changing the metal content of coins.
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What is "abase" in French?
"abase" in French is humilier, abaisser, baisser. abase means: To lower someone's position, rank or status in a way that hurts their feelings.
Are there other ways to say "abase" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "abase": humilier, abaisser, baisser, rabaisser.
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