downer

• Décrit un état de niveau bas, de découragement ou une position située en dessous d'un autre niveau.

An adjective describing a state of being low, depressed, or situated at a lower position or level.

1. Lower position or directionA1formal

   Situated, moving, or directed toward a lower place or position.

   Position ou direction vers le bas

   • The cat jumped down from the wall.
   • Please write your answer down on the sheet.
   • The airplane is flying down the runway.

   Synonymesdescendingdownhilldownwardlower

   Antonymesup

2. Depressed or sad moodA2informal

   Feeling unhappy, discouraged, or lacking enthusiasm.

   Se sentir déprimé ou triste

   • She felt down after hearing the bad news.
   • I'm a bit down today, so I’ll stay home.
   • He looked down when his team lost the match.

   Synonymesbluedejecteddepresseddespondentdisheartenedgloomylowmelancholysadunhappy

   Antonymescheerfulelatedexuberanthappyup

3. Feather materialB1formal

   The soft, fine feathers that cover the underside of birds, used for insulation or stuffing.

   duvet

   • The jacket is filled with goose down to keep you warm.
   • Down is often used in high‑quality sleeping bags.
   • She collected down from the swans in the park.

   Synonymesflufffuzz

4. Reduced amount or sizeB2formal

   Indicating a smaller quantity, lower level, or a decrease (e.g., down payment, downsize).

   Réduit, diminué

   • They made a down payment of five thousand dollars on the house.
   • The company decided to downsize its workforce.
   • Sales are down this quarter compared with last year.

   Synonymesdecreaseddiminishedlessenedlowerreduced

   Antonymesup

5. Out of service or not functioningB2informal

   Describing a system, device, or service that is not operating.

   en panne / hors service

   • The website has been down for two hours.
   • Our server is down, so we can’t access the files.
   • Sorry, the coffee machine is down right now.

   Synonymesdeadinoperativeunavailable

   Antonymesfunctionaloperationalupworking

6. Willing or enthusiastic (slang)B2slangamerican

   Expressing agreement, readiness, or enthusiasm to take part in something.

   Partant, enthousiaste (fam.)

   • Are you up for a movie tonight? – Yeah, I’m down.
   • She said she’s down to help with the project.
   • If anyone’s down for a road trip, count me in.

   Synonymesagreeableall ingameinkeenon boardready

7. Low in quality or undesirableB2informal

   Describing something as inferior, lacking value, or disappointing.

   de qualité inférieure, médiocre

   • That restaurant was really down; the food was cold.
   • The band’s latest album feels a bit down compared with their earlier work.
   • I’m not impressed – the performance was pretty down.

   Antonymesexcellentgoodhigh qualitysuperior

• Nom familier désignant une substance qui réduit l'excitation nerveuse et calme, comme un tranquillisant ou un sédatif. Par extension, peut aussi désigner une expérience ou une nouvelle déprimante, ou une personne qui démoralise.

A noun referring to a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person, often used informally.

1. Sedative drugB2formalmedical

   A drug that reduces excitability and calms a person, often used to treat anxiety or sleep disorders.

   Sédatif

   • The doctor prescribed a downer to help him sleep.
   • Some downers can be addictive if used for a long time.
   • He was advised to avoid alcohol while taking downers.

   Synonymesbarbituratedepressantsedativesoporifictranquilizer

   Antonymesstimulantupper

2. Disappointing eventB2informal

   Something that causes sadness, disappointment, or a decrease in mood.

   Un coup au moral / une déception

   • The cancellation of the concert was a real downer.
   • Hearing the bad news was a total downer.
   • The rainy weather put a downer on our picnic plans.

   Synonymesbummerdepressantdisappointmentdiscouragementdragkilljoyletdownwet blanket

   Antonymesboosterpick-me-up