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No. 11,287 in French

rabattent

"Rabattent" means "fold back" or "close again."

In a sentence

  • Les oiseaux rabattent leurs ailes après l'atterrissage.

    The birds fold their wings after landing.

    Here, 'rabattent' means folding back or closing, referring to the motion of the wings.

  • Les commerçants rabattent les prix pour attirer des clients.

    The merchants lower the prices to attract customers.

    In this context, 'rabattent' signifies reducing or lowering something, applying to prices.

  • Les soldats rabattent leurs barrages pour bloquer le passage.

    The soldiers bring down their barriers to block the passage.

    Here, 'rabattent' involves pulling or bringing down barriers, indicating a physical action.

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