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decline in French

decline in French is déclin, décliner, péricliter — decline means to become weaker, smaller, or worse over time.

decline in French

déclin
noun
décliner
verb
(intransitive) To become weaker or worse.
péricliter
verb
(intransitive) To become weaker or worse.
refuser
verb
(transitive) To choose not to do something; refuse, forbear, refrain.
décliner
verb
(transitive) To choose not to do something; refuse, forbear, refrain.
décliner
verb
refuser
verb
(American football, Canadian football) To reject a penalty against the opposing team, usually because the result of accepting it would benefit the non-penalized team less than the preceding play.

What does "decline" mean?

  1. verb To become weaker, smaller, or worse over time.
    "His health declined rapidly after the diagnosis."
  2. verb To politely refuse an offer or invitation.
    "She declined the invitation to the gala."
  3. noun A gradual decrease or worsening.
    "The company's decline began after new competitors entered the market."

decline in a sentence

  • His health declined rapidly after the diagnosis.
  • Sales have declined steadily over the past year.
  • She declined the invitation to the gala.
  • The company's decline began after new competitors entered the market.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "decline" in French?

"decline" in French is déclin, décliner, péricliter. decline means: To become weaker, smaller, or worse over time.

How do you use "decline" in a sentence?

Example: "His health declined rapidly after the diagnosis." In French, "decline" is déclin, décliner, péricliter.

Are there other ways to say "decline" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "decline": déclin, décliner, péricliter, refuser.

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