drop

• Petite quantité arrondie de liquide qui tombe ou s'écoule, ou très petite quantité de quelque chose.

A noun referring to a small, rounded quantity of liquid that falls or is dispensed, or a very small amount of something.

1. Small amount of liquidA1formal

   A very small quantity of liquid that falls or is formed in a rounded shape.

   goutte (de liquide)

   • A drop of water fell from the faucet.
   • She added a drop of oil to the pan.
   • There was a drop of blood on his finger.

   Synonymesbeadblobdropletglobule

2. Decrease or reductionB1formal

   A fall or reduction in amount, level, or value.

   baisse, diminution

   • There was a sharp drop in temperature overnight.
   • The company saw a drop in sales this quarter.
   • A drop in prices is expected next month.

   Synonymescutbackdeclinedecreasediminutiondownturnfalllesseningreduction

   Antonymesgaingrowthincreaseriseupsurge

3. Delivery or depositB1informal

   An act of delivering or leaving something at a specific location.

   dépôt / livraison

   • The courier made a drop at the front desk.
   • We arranged a food drop for the stranded hikers.
   • The drug dealer was caught during a drop.

   Synonymesdeliverydepositdrop-offhandoffhandover

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de laisser tomber quelque chose, de faire baisser un niveau ou une quantité, ou de cesser une activité ou une relation.

A verb used to indicate the act of letting something fall, decreasing in level or amount, or ceasing an activity or relationship.

1. Fall or let fallA1formal

   To fall or allow something to fall to the ground.

   laisser tomber

   • She dropped her phone on the floor.
   • The glass dropped and shattered into pieces.
   • He accidentally dropped the keys while unlocking the door.

   Synonymesdepositdescenddumpfalllet golowerplummetreleasetoppletumble

   Antonymeselevatehoistliftraise

2. Decrease or reduceA2formal

   To become lower or less in amount, level, or intensity.

   Diminuer

   • The temperature dropped below zero last night.
   • Sales dropped significantly after the holiday season.
   • His voice dropped to a whisper.

   Synonymesdeclinedecreasediminishfalllowerplummetreducesink

   Antonymesclimbescalategrowincreaserisesurge

3. Stop or abandonB1informal

   To stop doing something or to no longer continue with a plan or activity.

   Abandonner, laisser tomber

   • She decided to drop the course because it was too difficult.
   • They dropped the idea of going on a road trip.
   • He dropped his plans to move abroad.

   Synonymesabandonceasediscontinueditchforsakegive upquitrelinquishscrapshelve

   Antonymescontinuekeepmaintainpersistpursue

4. Visit brieflyB1informal

   To visit someone or a place for a short time, often without prior arrangement.

   passer brièvement

   • I'll drop by your office later today.
   • She dropped in on her grandmother for a quick chat.
   • He dropped over to see the new baby.

   Synonymescall income bydrop bydrop inpop in

Variantes phrasaldrop awaydrop behinddrop bydrop downdrop indrop offdrop out