No. 4,221 in French
déclin
Decline; deterioration or downward trend.
In a sentence
Le déclin de la civilisation ancienne est étudié par les historiens.
The decline of ancient civilization is studied by historians.
Here, "déclin" refers to a general decrease or deterioration over time, specifically of a civilization.
Il a noté un déclin dans sa performance physique ces derniers mois.
He noticed a decline in his physical performance in recent months.
In this case, "déclin" is used to describe a reduction or worsening in a personal ability or state.
La santé de l'arbre montre des signes de déclin rapide.
The health of the tree shows signs of rapid decline.
Here, "déclin" indicates a swift process of deterioration or worsening in the condition of something physical.
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