What does "vers le bas" mean in French?
"vers le bas" is the French word for "downwards".
vers le bas /vɛʁlə-bˈa/ · adverbe · CEFR B2. French translation of "downwards".
See also: Translation page (English → French)
Translation and Meaning
- Word: vers le bas
- Language: French
- Meaning: downwards
- IPA: /vɛʁlə-bˈa/
- CEFR Level: B2
- Part of speech: adverbe
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Example Sentences
- Les prix ont baissé vers le bas régulièrement. English: Prices have fallen steadily.
- Elle a regardé vers le bas et a vu le beau jardin. English: She looked down and saw the beautiful garden.
- L'avion a descendu vers le bas en direction de la piste. English: The plane descended toward the runway.
When and How to Use "vers le bas"
Use "vers le bas" when you want to talk about "downwards" in French. It functions as "adverbe". Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
Frequently asked questions
What CEFR level is "vers le bas"?
"vers le bas" is tagged at CEFR B2 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "vers le bas"?
"vers le bas" is tagged as a adverbe in SmartWords.
Can you show "vers le bas" in a sentence?
Les prix ont baissé vers le bas régulièrement.
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