French Conversation · Level 23
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French word
déclin
Pronunciation
IPA/deklɛ̃/
Meaning
- masculine noundecline
Example
La ville est en déclin depuis des années.
The town has been in decline for many years.
More examples
Les ventes ont connu un déclin important ce trimestre.
Sales experienced a significant decline this quarter.
Core concept
A steady downward slope as strength, size, or quality gradually ebbs.
Common phrases
déclin des ventes
decline in sales
déclin culturel
cultural decline
Similar words
baisse: A decrease in an amount, level, or price.
diminution: A reduction in amount, extent, or degree.
chute: A sudden, major fall in amount, level, or degree.
recul: A retreat from a previous level or momentum.
Definition in French
Désigne la diminution ou l'affaiblissement progressif d'une chose, d'une situation ou d'une qualité.
Word origin
French déclin comes from Latin declinare, "to turn aside or bend", whose idea of a downward turn developed into gradual weakening.
Usage tips
- The noun déclin is masculine, so standard forms include le déclin and un déclin.