abate in French
abate in French is abaisser, abattre, déprimer — abate means to become less strong or severe; to die down.
abate in French
abaisser
To bring down (someone) mentally or physically; to lower (someone) in status. [14th–17th c.]
abattre
To bring down (someone) mentally or physically; to lower (someone) in status. [14th–17th c.]
déprimer
To bring down (someone) mentally or physically; to lower (someone) in status. [14th–17th c.]
cesser
To demolish or level to the ground (a building or other structure). [from early 15th c.]
diminuer
To lessen (something) in force or intensity; to moderate. [from 14th c.]
réduire
To lessen (something) in force or intensity; to moderate. [from 14th c.]
amoindrir
To lessen (something) in force or intensity; to moderate. [from 14th c.]
descendre
To lessen (something) in force or intensity; to moderate. [from 14th c.]
ralentir
To lessen (something) in force or intensity; to moderate. [from 14th c.]
déduire
Chiefly followed by from, of, etc.: to omit or remove (a part from a whole); to deduct, to subtract. [15th–19th c.]
retrancher
Chiefly followed by from, of, etc.: to omit or remove (a part from a whole); to deduct, to subtract. [15th–19th c.]
rabattre
To reduce (something) in amount or size. [from 14th c.]
réduire
To lower in price or value; (law) specifically, of a bequest in a will: to lower in value because the testator's estate is insufficient to satisfy all the bequests in full. [from early 18th c.]
What does "abate" mean?
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verb To become less strong or severe; to die down.
"The storm finally began to abate around midnight."
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verb (law) To cancel or bring a legal matter to an end.
"The lawsuit was abated after the company settled out of court."
abate in a sentence
- The storm finally began to abate around midnight.
- His anger slowly abated as she explained what had happened.
- The lawsuit was abated after the company settled out of court.
- The court abated the claim once both parties reached an agreement.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "abate" in French?
"abate" in French is abaisser, abattre, déprimer. abate means: To become less strong or severe; to die down.
How do you use "abate" in a sentence?
Example: "The storm finally began to abate around midnight." In French, "abate" is abaisser, abattre, déprimer.
Are there other ways to say "abate" in French?
Yes — French has 12 translations listed for "abate": abaisser, abattre, déprimer, cesser, diminuer, réduire.
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