Abaissé

Pronunciation: /æ.bəˈseɪ/

Definitions of abaissé

adjective lowered or depressed in position or condition

Example Sentences

A1 The abaissé cake was easy to make.

A2 She used abaissé dough for the pie crust.

B1 The abaissé pastry had a flaky texture.

B2 The chef's abaissé technique resulted in a perfectly thin crust.

C1 The abaissé layer of the cake was meticulously rolled out.

C2 Her abaissé skills were evident in the delicate layers of the pastry.

Examples of abaissé in a Sentence

formal The artist abaissé the brightness of the painting to create a more subdued atmosphere.

informal She abaissé the volume on the TV so we could talk without shouting.

slang I abaissé my expectations for the party after hearing the guest list.

figurative The defeat abaissé his spirits and left him feeling despondent.

Grammatical Forms of abaissé

• past tense: abaissé
• plural: abaissés
• comparative: plus abaissé
• superlative: le plus abaissé
• present tense: abaisse
• future tense: abaisserai
• perfect tense: ai abaissé
• continuous tense: en train d'abaisser
• singular: abaissée
• positive degree: abaissé
• infinitive: abaisser
• gerund: abaissant
• participle: abaissé

Origin and Evolution of abaissé

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'abaissé' originated from the Old French word 'abaissier' which means 'to lower' or 'to diminish'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'abaissé' evolved to also mean 'depressed' or 'lowered in position or status'. In the culinary world, it is used to describe a dough that has been rolled out thinly.