downward

• Décrit une direction ou un mouvement vers une position, un niveau ou un statut plus bas ; qui va vers le bas ou diminue.

Describes a direction or movement towards a lower position, level, or status.

1. Direction towards a lower positionB1formal

   Moving or pointing towards a lower place or level.

   vers le bas

   • The downward slope of the hill made the walk easier.
   • He made a downward gesture with his hand.
   • The plane began its downward descent towards the airport.

   Synonymesdescendingdowndownwardlydownwards

   Antonymesupward

2. Decrease or declineB2formal

   Indicating a reduction in amount, value, or quality.

   à la baisse, en diminution

   • The company is experiencing a downward trend in sales.
   • There has been a downward adjustment in prices.
   • The downward spiral of the economy worried investors.

   Synonymesdecreasingdiminishingdroppingfallingsinkingworsening

   Antonymesupward

• Adverbe signifiant « vers une position, un niveau ou une direction plus bas ». Il décrit un mouvement ou une orientation allant d'un point plus élevé à un point plus bas, et peut aussi indiquer une diminution de quantité, de qualité ou de statut.

An adverb meaning "toward a lower position, level, or direction." It is used to describe movement or orientation from a higher to a lower point, and can also refer to a decrease in quantity, quality, or status.

1. Direction towards a lower placeA2formal

   Moving or pointing towards a lower position or level.

   Direction vers un lieu plus bas

   • The bird flew downward towards the ground.
   • She looked downward to avoid eye contact.
   • The path leads downward into the valley.

   Synonymesdowndownwardlydownwards

   Antonymesupward

2. Decrease or declineB1formal

   Indicating a reduction in amount, value, or quality.

   en baisse

   • The stock market trended downward for the third day.
   • Temperatures are expected to move downward tonight.
   • The company's profits have been trending downward recently.

   Synonymesdowndownhilldownwardslower

   Antonymesupward