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downbeat in French

downbeat in French is pessimiste, triste, temps fort — downbeat means (music) The strong first beat of a bar, shown by a conductor's downward hand movement.

downbeat in French

pessimiste
adj
Sad or pessimistic.
triste
adj
Sad or pessimistic.
temps fort
noun
(music) The accented beat at the beginning of a bar (indicated by a conductor with a downward stroke).

What does "downbeat" mean?

  1. noun (music) The strong first beat of a bar, shown by a conductor's downward hand movement.
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What is "downbeat" in French?
"downbeat" in French is pessimiste, triste, temps fort. downbeat means: (music) The strong first beat of a bar, shown by a conductor's downward hand movement.
Are there other ways to say "downbeat" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "downbeat": pessimiste, triste, temps fort.
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