downwards

• Adverbe signifiant « en direction d'une position, d'un niveau ou d'un endroit plus bas ». Il est utilisé pour indiquer un mouvement ou une orientation d'un point plus haut vers un point plus bas. En anglais britannique, on utilise plus souvent « downwards », tandis qu'en anglais américain, « downward » est souvent préféré à la fois comme adjectif et comme adverbe.

An adverb meaning "toward a lower position, level, or direction." It is used to indicate movement or orientation from a higher to a lower point. In British English, 'downwards' is more common, while in American English, 'downward' is often preferred as both an adjective and adverb.

1. Spatial directionA2formal

   From a higher to a lower position or level in space.

   vers le bas (direction spatiale)

   • The bird flew downwards towards the ground.
   • He looked downwards from the top of the mountain.
   • The ball rolled downwards along the slope.

   Synonymesdowndownward

   Antonymesupwards

2. Metaphorical declineB2formal

   From a higher to a lower level in terms of quantity, quality, or status.

   en baisse

   • The company's profits have been trending downwards for months.
   • Her health has been moving downwards since the accident.
   • The economy is spiraling downwards into a recession.

   Synonymesdowndownhilldownward

   Antonymesupwards