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No. 3,954 in French

baissent

"Baissent" means "lower" or "drop" in English.

In a sentence

  • Les lumières baissent doucement.

    The lights dim slowly.

    Here, 'baissent' indicates a gradual decrease in the intensity of the lights.

  • Quand les prix baissent, les consommateurs en profitent.

    When prices drop, consumers take advantage of it.

    In this case, 'baissent' refers to a reduction in the cost or value of items.

  • Le moral des participants baissent après cette annonce.

    The participants' morale drops after this announcement.

    In this sentence, 'baissent' is used to describe a decline in the emotional state or morale.

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