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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