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cheapen in French

cheapen in French is déprécier, dévaluer — cheapen means to lower the price or value of something.

cheapen in French

déprécier
verb
(transitive) To decrease the value or price of; to make cheaper.
dévaluer
verb
(transitive) To decrease the value or price of; to make cheaper.

What does "cheapen" mean?

  1. verb To lower the price or value of something.
    "Now, covered concrete troughs to house the cables are laid parallel with the railway lines, cheapening maintenance because of improved accessibility for inspection and repair."
  2. verb To make something seem less respectable or dignified.
  3. verb To go down in price or value.
  4. verb To try to agree a lower price for something before buying it.
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cheapen in a sentence

  • Now, covered concrete troughs to house the cables are laid parallel with the railway lines, cheapening maintenance because of improved accessibility for inspection and repair.

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What is "cheapen" in French?
"cheapen" in French is déprécier, dévaluer. cheapen means: To lower the price or value of something.
Are there other ways to say "cheapen" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "cheapen": déprécier, dévaluer.
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