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lowering in French

lowering in French is baisse — lowering means the act of bringing something down or reducing it.

lowering in French

baisse
noun
The act of something being lowered.

What does "lowering" mean?

  1. noun The act of bringing something down or reducing it.
    "The lowering of the drawbridge signaled the ceremony had begun."
  2. adj Dark, threatening, and gloomy, especially describing the sky or someone's expression.
    "Lowering clouds gathered before the storm."
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lowering in a sentence

  • The lowering of the drawbridge signaled the ceremony had begun.
  • The slow lowering of the flag marked the end of the day.
  • Lowering clouds gathered before the storm.
  • A lowering sky hung over the hills, and the walkers hurried back to the car.

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What is "lowering" in French?
"lowering" in French is baisse. lowering means: The act of bringing something down or reducing it.
How do you use "lowering" in a sentence?
Example: "The lowering of the drawbridge signaled the ceremony had begun." In French, "lowering" is baisse.
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