No. 1,737 in French
baissé
"Baissé" means "lowered" or "down" in English.
In a sentence
Il a baissé la lumière pour créer une ambiance chaleureuse.
He dimmed the light to create a warm atmosphere.
Here, 'baissé' is used to mean lowering or dimming intensity, applied to the light.
Elle a baissé la tête en signe de honte.
She lowered her head as a sign of shame.
In this context, 'baissé' refers to physically lowering an object, specifically the head.
Ils ont baissé les prix pour attirer plus de clients.
They lowered the prices to attract more customers.
'Baissé' is utilized here to indicate a reduction, specifically in price.
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