hand down

• Verbe à particule utilisé pour indiquer la transmission de quelque chose (un objet, une tradition ou une décision) à quelqu'un d'autre, souvent d'une génération à l'autre ou d'une autorité supérieure.

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of passing something, such as an object, tradition, or decision, to someone else, often from one generation to another or from a higher authority.

indénombrable · transitif · phrasal, séparable

1. Pass to a younger generationformal

   To give or leave something to a younger person or descendant.

   Transmettre à la génération suivante

   • This necklace was handed down from my grandmother.
   • They handed down their traditions to their children.
   • The family handed down the antique furniture through generations.

   Synonymesbequeathdeviseleavepass ontransfertransmitwill

2. Announce a decision or verdictformal

   To officially announce a decision, especially in a court of law.

   rendre (une décision/verdict)

   • The judge handed down a sentence of ten years.
   • The court handed down its ruling yesterday.
   • The committee handed down a final decision on the matter.

   Synonymesannouncedeliverissuepronouncerender

Verbe de basehand