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Abaissement
/a.bɛs.mɑ̃/
Noun
Noun
Plural: abaissementsGender: masculine
Lowering, Reduction, Decrease
GeneralThe action of moving something to a lower physical position, or the state of being made lower; a reduction in level, value, or quantity.
Ví dụ:
"L'abaissement du niveau du fleuve a révélé des ruines anciennes."
→ The lowering of the river's level revealed ancient ruins.
"On observe un abaissement général des prix."
→ A general reduction in prices is being observed.
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Humiliation, Degradation
FigurativeA loss of status, dignity, or self-respect; the act of humbling or degrading oneself or another.
Ví dụ:
"Il a ressenti cet échec comme un profond abaissement."
→ He felt this failure as a deep humiliation.
"L'abaissement moral de la société est un sujet de préoccupation."
→ The moral degradation of society is a cause for concern.
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Lowering, Depression (Medical)
Technical/MedicalIn a medical context, a decrease in a physiological level (like blood pressure) or the downward displacement of a body part (like an eyelid).
Ví dụ:
"L'abaissement de la paupière supérieure est aussi appelé ptosis."
→ The lowering of the upper eyelid is also called ptosis.
"Un traitement est nécessaire pour l'abaissement de sa tension."
→ Treatment is necessary for the lowering of his blood pressure.
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Lowering of Pitch (Music)
MusicThe action of lowering the pitch of a musical note, usually by a semitone (e.g., by applying a flat).
Ví dụ:
"L'abaissement de la tierce transforme l'accord majeur en accord mineur."
→ Lowering the third transforms the major chord into a minor chord.
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Verb
to lower, to reduce, to humble
Collocations
abaissement de la température
lowering of the temperature
abaissement du niveau de la mer
lowering of the sea level
abaissement de la pression artérielle
lowering of blood pressure
abaissement moral
moral degradation
abaissement du point de congélation
lowering of the freezing point