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descente

descent, going down

noun deh-SAHNT Less Common

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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