Also means
raid, swoop
Usage Note
Descente can describe a physical slope or the act of going downhill, as well as a police raid (une descente de police). Descente de lit is a bedside rug — literally 'landing from the bed'. In skiing, la descente is the downhill race.
Examples
"La descente du col est très rapide en vélo."
Natural Translation
The descent of the mountain pass is very fast by bike.

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