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subside in French

subside in French is se déposer, tomber, couler — subside means to become calmer, weaker, or less intense over time.

subside in French

se déposer
verb
(intransitive) To sink or fall to the bottom; to settle, as lees.
tomber
verb
(intransitive) To sink or fall to the bottom; to settle, as lees.
couler
verb
(intransitive) To fall downward; to become lower; to descend; to sink.
descendre
verb
(intransitive) To fall downward; to become lower; to descend; to sink.
s’abaisser
verb
(intransitive) To fall downward; to become lower; to descend; to sink.
s’affaisser
verb
(intransitive) To fall downward; to become lower; to descend; to sink.
tomber
verb
(intransitive) To fall downward; to become lower; to descend; to sink.
retomber
verb
(intransitive) To fall into a state of calm; to be calm again; to settle down; to become tranquil; to abate.
se calmer
verb
(intransitive) To fall into a state of calm; to be calm again; to settle down; to become tranquil; to abate.

What does "subside" mean?

  1. verb To become calmer, weaker, or less intense over time.
    "The flood waters gradually subsided after the storm passed."
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subside in a sentence

  • The flood waters gradually subsided after the storm passed.
  • Her anger subsided once she heard the full story.

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What is "subside" in French?

"subside" in French is se déposer, tomber, couler. subside means: To become calmer, weaker, or less intense over time.

How do you use "subside" in a sentence?

Example: "The flood waters gradually subsided after the storm passed." In French, "subside" is se déposer, tomber, couler.

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

Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "subside": se déposer, tomber, couler, descendre, s’abaisser, s’affaisser.

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