Translation of decrease – English–French dictionary

decrease

 
verb
  /dɪˈkris/
● [ transitive-intransitive ]
to become or make smaller
diminuer , décroître
to decrease from 25% to 20% décroître de 25% à 20%
a number estimated to decrease by 30,000 un nombre dont on estime qu’il va diminuer de 30 000
to decrease blood pressure diminuer la tension artérielle
Antonym

decrease

   /ˈdikris, dɪˈkris/
●
the process of becoming less, or the amount sth is reduced
diminution [ feminine ] , baisse [ feminine ]
a decrease in taxes une baisse des impôts
a decrease of 10% une diminution de 10%
Synonym
Antonym

(Translation of decrease from the GLOBAL English-French Dictionary © 2016 K Dictionaries Ltd)

Translation of decrease | PASSWORD English-French Dictionary

decrease

 
verb
  /diˈkriːs/
●
to make or become less
diminuer , baisser
The population of the island has gradually decreased.

decrease

 
noun
  /ˈdiːkriːs/
●
a growing less
diminution , baisse
a decrease of fifty per cent
a gradual decrease in unemployment.

(Translation of decrease from the PASSWORD English-French Dictionary © 2014 K Dictionaries Ltd)

Examples of decrease

decrease
This is even more important if we relate to the statistics regarding the ageing labour force and decrease in the active population.
Ceci est encore plus important quand on considère les statistiques relatives au vieillissement de la population et à la diminution de la population active.
This is even more important if we relate to the statistics regarding the ageing labour force and decrease in the active population.
Ceci est encore plus important quand on considère les statistiques relatives au vieillissement de la population et à la diminution de la population active.
The constantly decreasing number of people in work has resulted in drastic cutbacks in social security systems.
La diminution constante du nombre de personnes actives a entraîné des coupes claires dans les régimes de sécurité sociale.
The constantly decreasing number of people in work has resulted in drastic cutbacks in social security systems.
La diminution constante du nombre de personnes actives a entraîné des coupes claires dans les régimes de sécurité sociale.
If the emissions were to decrease sharply, then you could perhaps talk about stabilizing the programme, but not in this case.
Si les rejets devaient diminuer fortement, on pourrait parler de stabiliser le programme, mais pas dans le cas présent.
If the emissions were to decrease sharply, then you could perhaps talk about stabilizing the programme, but not in this case.
Si les rejets devaient diminuer fortement, on pourrait parler de stabiliser le programme, mais pas dans le cas présent.
So much so that, in real terms, 1992 agricultural prices have decreased by 2 %.
Tant et si bien qu'en monnaie constante les prix agricoles 1992 vont diminuer de 2 %.
So much so that, in real terms, 1992 agricultural prices have decreased by 2 %.
Tant et si bien qu'en monnaie constante les prix agricoles 1992 vont diminuer de 2 %.
I refer by way of illustration to decreasing the intervention price for skimmed milk powder.
Je rappelle en exemplifiant la baisse du prix d'intervention pour le lait écrémé en poudre.
I refer by way of illustration to decreasing the intervention price for skimmed milk powder.
Je rappelle en exemplifiant la baisse du prix d'intervention pour le lait écrémé en poudre.
We have seen a decrease this time which was gravely disappointing as far as my committee is concerned.
La diminution de cette année a beaucoup déçu ma commission.
We have seen a decrease this time which was gravely disappointing as far as my committee is concerned.
La diminution de cette année a beaucoup déçu ma commission.
In other words, the arguments in favour of the thesis that international exhaustion would lead to a decrease in prices is very tenuous.
Autrement dit, les arguments en faveur de la thèse selon laquelle l'épuisement international entraînerait une diminution des prix sont extrêmement ténus.
In other words, the arguments in favour of the thesis that international exhaustion would lead to a decrease in prices is very tenuous.
Autrement dit, les arguments en faveur de la thèse selon laquelle l'épuisement international entraînerait une diminution des prix sont extrêmement ténus.
On the one hand, the public has seen electricity prices soar while, on the other hand, security has decreased.
Les citoyens constatent d'un côté l'envol des prix de l'électricité et, de l'autre, la baisse de la sécurité.
On the one hand, the public has seen electricity prices soar while, on the other hand, security has decreased.
Les citoyens constatent d'un côté l'envol des prix de l'électricité et, de l'autre, la baisse de la sécurité.
Even if sales were to decrease, the development of air traffic would offset any initial drop.
Même si les ventes devaient diminuer, le développement du trafic aérien compenserait l'éventuelle diminution initiale.
Even if sales were to decrease, the development of air traffic would offset any initial drop.
Même si les ventes devaient diminuer, le développement du trafic aérien compenserait l'éventuelle diminution initiale.
What we are seeking is decreased administrative burdens, a more balanced proposal and fairness for all.
Notre objectif est de diminuer les charges administratives, trouver une proposition plus équilibrée et garantir un traitement équitable pour tous.
What we are seeking is decreased administrative burdens, a more balanced proposal and fairness for all.
Notre objectif est de diminuer les charges administratives, trouver une proposition plus équilibrée et garantir un traitement équitable pour tous.
This could help to reverse the trend of the decreasing number of consumers being protected when going on holiday.
Cela permettra d'enrayer la diminution du nombre de vacanciers bénéficiant d'une couverture.
This could help to reverse the trend of the decreasing number of consumers being protected when going on holiday.
Cela permettra d'enrayer la diminution du nombre de vacanciers bénéficiant d'une couverture.
Hopefully these agreements will soon be matched by marked decreases in harm to pedestrians.
Espérons que ces accords s'assortiront rapidement d'une diminution sensible des accidents impliquant des piétons.
Hopefully these agreements will soon be matched by marked decreases in harm to pedestrians.
Espérons que ces accords s'assortiront rapidement d'une diminution sensible des accidents impliquant des piétons.
We are also proposing social aid in the form of decreased social security contributions.
Nous proposons également une aide sociale sous forme de baisse des cotisations sociale sociales.
We are also proposing social aid in the form of decreased social security contributions.
Nous proposons également une aide sociale sous forme de baisse des cotisations sociale sociales.
The continuous decrease in import duties is supposed to promote economic prosperity.
La baisse continue des droits de douane favoriserait la prospérité économique.
The continuous decrease in import duties is supposed to promote economic prosperity.
La baisse continue des droits de douane favoriserait la prospérité économique.
The enormous growth in freight transport, which is still continuing, has been caused by a steady decrease in the costs involved.
L'énorme croissance du transport de marchandises, qui continue encore, est le résultat d'une diminution constante des coûts liés à ce transport.
The enormous growth in freight transport, which is still continuing, has been caused by a steady decrease in the costs involved.
L'énorme croissance du transport de marchandises, qui continue encore, est le résultat d'une diminution constante des coûts liés à ce transport.
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Translations of decrease

in Chinese (Traditional)
(使)減少, (使)下降, (使)降低…
in Chinese (Simplified)
(使)减少, (使)下降, (使)降低…
in Spanish
disminuir, disminución, decrecer…
in Portuguese
diminuir, cair, baixar…
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कमी होणे किंवा काहीतरी कमी करणे, घट…
~が減る, ~を減らす, 減(へ)る…
azalma, azaltmak, düşmek…
disminuir…
afnemen, afname…
குறைவாக ஆவதற்கு, அல்லது எதையாவது குறைத்தல், ஒரு குறைப்பு…
घटना या घटाना, कम होना या करना, कटौती…
ઘટાડો…
aftage, mindskes, nedgang…
[för]minska, avta, [för]minskning…
menurun, pengurangan…
abnehmen, die Abnahme…
avta, senke, reduksjon [masculine]…
گھٹنا, کم ہونا, کمی…
зменшувати(ся), зменшення…
уменьшать(ся)…
తక్కువ అవ్వడం, తగ్గింపు…
يُخفّض, يُقَلِّل…
কমে যাওয়া বা কিছু কমিয়ে দেওয়া, হ্রাস…
snížit (se), zmenšit (se), pokles…
mengurangi, penurunan…
ทำให้ลดลง, การลดลง…
giảm, sự giảm sút…
zmniejszać się, spadać, zmniejszyć (się)…
줄어들다…
diminuire, diminuzione…
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