A1 Collocation Neutral

Descendre l'escalier.

Go down the stairs.

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Meaning

To move from a higher to a lower floor using stairs.

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Cultural Background

Stairs are often the main feature of old apartments. Outdoor staircases are common in Montreal.

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Direct Object

Don't add 'dans' or 'sur' after descendre when talking about stairs.

Meaning

To move from a higher to a lower floor using stairs.

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Direct Object

Don't add 'dans' or 'sur' after descendre when talking about stairs.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Je ____ l'escalier pour aller au salon.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: descends

Descendre is the correct verb for going down.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Je ____ l'escalier pour aller au salon.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: descends

Descendre is the correct verb for going down.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, plural is very common.

Related Phrases

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Monter l'escalier

contrast

To go up the stairs

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