verb🔗ShareS'abaisser, s'affaisserTo sink or fall to the bottom; to settle, as lees."After the construction workers poured the concrete, the heavier gravel subsides, leaving a smoother surface on top. "Après que les ouvriers du bâtiment ont coulé le béton, le gravier plus lourd s'affaisse, laissant une surface plus lisse sur le dessus.geologyenvironmentnatureweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'affaisser, diminuerTo fall downward; to become lower; to descend; to sink."After a few days, the swelling in her ankle finally subsides. "Après quelques jours, l'enflure de sa cheville a finalement diminué.geographyweatherdisastergeologyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'apaiser, se calmerTo fall into a state of calm; to be calm again; to settle down; to become tranquil; to abate."The fever has subsided."La fièvre s'est calmée.natureweatherdisastermindemotionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCesser de parler, se taireTo cease talking."After the teacher asked for quiet, the chatter in the classroom gradually subsides. "Après que le professeur ait demandé le silence, le bavardage dans la classe a progressivement cessé.communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
