lower in French
lower in French is inférieur, abaisser, amener — lower means to move something down, or reduce its height, amount, or intensity.
lower in French
inférieur
Bottom; more towards the bottom than the middle of an object.
abaisser
(transitive) To let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down
amener
(transitive) To let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down
faire descendre
(transitive) To let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down
abaisser
baisser
baisser
(transitive) To depress as to direction
abaisser
(transitive) To reduce the degree, intensity, strength, etc., of
baisser
(transitive) To reduce the degree, intensity, strength, etc., of
diminuer
(transitive) To reduce the degree, intensity, strength, etc., of
s'abaisser
(reflexive) To humble oneself; to do something one considers to be beneath one's dignity.
abaisser
(transitive) To reduce (something) in value, amount, etc.
baisser
(transitive) To reduce (something) in value, amount, etc.
diminuer
(transitive) To reduce (something) in value, amount, etc.
réduire
(transitive) To reduce (something) in value, amount, etc.
baisser
(intransitive) To fall; to sink; to grow less; to diminish; to decrease
diminuer
(intransitive) To fall; to sink; to grow less; to diminish; to decrease
réduire
(intransitive) To fall; to sink; to grow less; to diminish; to decrease
What does "lower" mean?
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verb To move something down, or reduce its height, amount, or intensity.
"They lowered the flag to half-mast."
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verb To bring down in dignity or status; to demean.
"He refused to lower himself to their level of insults."
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lower in a sentence
- They lowered the flag to half-mast.
- The bank lowered its interest rates.
- He refused to lower himself to their level of insults.
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What is "lower" in French?
"lower" in French is inférieur, abaisser, amener. lower means: To move something down, or reduce its height, amount, or intensity.
How do you use "lower" in a sentence?
Example: "They lowered the flag to half-mast." In French, "lower" is inférieur, abaisser, amener.
Are there other ways to say "lower" in French?
Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "lower": inférieur, abaisser, amener, faire descendre, baisser, diminuer.
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