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“decline” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/deklɛ̃/

Example

La ville est en déclin depuis des années.

The town has been in decline for many years.

Illustration for déclin (decline)

How to say “decline” in French

“Decline” in French is déclin.

A steady downward slope as strength, size, or quality gradually ebbs.

Full entry for déclin: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with déclin

Les ventes ont connu un déclin important ce trimestre.

Sales experienced a significant decline this quarter.

Tips for using déclin

  • The noun déclin is masculine, so standard forms include le déclin and un déclin.

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