English–French
“descent” in French
How to say “descent” in French
“Descent” in French is descente.
A downward passage from a high point, which can describe a steep section, a sharp fall, or authorities coming down on a site.
Example sentences with descente
Le cycliste a pris la descente prudemment.
The cyclist took the descent carefully.
Tips for using descente
- In descente de police, de police identifies the intervening authority, while descente refers to the organized raid or intervention rather than a physical slope.