lower

• Qualifie ce qui se trouve à un niveau inférieur à autre chose, ou ce qui a une valeur, un degré ou un rang moindre.

Describes something that is situated below something else, or is less in amount, degree, or rank.

1. Position belowA2formal

   Situated below something else, especially in height or rank.

   Position inférieure

   • The lower shelf is easier for children to reach.
   • He lives on the lower floor of the building.
   • The lower part of the mountain is covered in forest.

   Synonymesbeneathinferiornethersubjacentunderunderneath

   Antonymessuperiortopupper

2. Less in amount or degreeA2formal

   Smaller in quantity, value, or intensity.

   moindre (en quantité ou en degré)

   • We expect lower temperatures tomorrow.
   • She received a lower score on the second test.
   • The store offers lower prices during the sale.

   Synonymesdecreaseddiminishedlesserreduced

   Antonymesmore

3. Less important or inferiorB1formal

   Having a lower rank, status, or quality.

   inférieur (de rang, de statut ou de qualité)

   • He was assigned to a lower position in the company.
   • The lower classes often face more economic challenges.
   • This product is of lower quality than the original.

   Synonymeshumbleinferiorjuniorlesserlowlymenialminorsecondarysubordinate

   Antonymesbettersuperior

• Adverbe signifiant 'dans ou vers une position, un niveau ou un degré bas'. Utilisé pour décrire quelque chose situé près du sol, à un volume réduit ou à un niveau minimal. La forme coïncide avec l'adjectif.

An adverb meaning 'in or to a low position, level, or degree.' It is used to describe something situated near the ground, at a reduced volume, or at a minimal level. The form is identical to the adjective.

1. At or to a low positionA2formal

   In or to a position that is not high; near the ground or bottom.

   en bas, à une position basse

   • The plane flew low over the city.
   • He bent low to pick up the coin.
   • The sun hung low in the sky.

   Synonymesbelowbeneathdowndownwarddownwards

   Antonymeshigh

2. At a low volume or pitchA2formal

   At a low level of sound or musical pitch.

   à bas volume ou basse hauteur

   • Please speak low so you don't wake the baby.
   • The bass played low in the background.
   • She sang low and softly.

   Synonymesfaintlygently

   Antonymeshighloudly

3. At a low price or valueB1formal

   At a low cost, price, or numerical value.

   À bas prix, à faible valeur

   • The stocks are trading low this week.
   • We bought the house low and sold it high.
   • The temperature dropped low overnight.

   Synonymescheaplyinexpensively

   Antonymesdearhigh

• Nom désignant le comparatif de « bas », indiquant ce qui est situé plus bas ou à un niveau inférieur en position, rang ou degré.

A noun referring to a comparative form of 'low', indicating something that is situated below or at a reduced level in position, rank, or degree.

indénombrable

1. Facial expressionB2formalbritish

   A dark, angry, or threatening look; a scowl.

   air renfrogné

   • He gave her a lower of disapproval.
   • The teacher's lower silenced the noisy classroom.
   • She met his angry lower with a calm smile.

   Synonymesfrownglareglowerscowl

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de déplacer quelque chose vers une position plus basse, de réduire quelque chose en quantité, degré ou intensité, ou de rendre quelque chose moins fort ou moins lumineux.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving something to a lower position, reducing something in amount, degree, or intensity, or making something less loud or bright.

1. Move downwardsA2formal

   To move something to a lower position or level.

   baisser

   • He lowered the window to let in fresh air.
   • The crane lowered the heavy box onto the truck.
   • She lowered her head in shame.

   Synonymesbring downdescenddipdroplet downsinksubsidetake down

   Antonymeselevatehoistliftraise

2. Reduce amount or intensityB1formal

   To decrease the amount, value, or intensity of something.

   réduire

   • The store lowered its prices for the sale.
   • Please lower the volume of the music.
   • The government plans to lower taxes next year.

   Synonymesabatecurtailcutdecreasediminishlessenminimizemitigatemoderatereducescale downtempertone downweaken

   Antonymesaugmentboostelevateescalateheightenincreaseintensifyraise

3. Degrade or demeanB2formal

   To bring someone down in rank, dignity, or respect.

   Dégrader ou abaisser

   • He would never lower himself to cheat.
   • The insult lowered her status in the group.
   • Don't lower your standards for anyone.

   Synonymesabasebelittledebasedegradedemeandemotedepressdiscreditdisgracehumiliate

   Antonymesdignifyelevateexalthonoruplift