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ebb [eb]1 noun(of tide) reflux m; (of public opinion) variations fpl;∎ ebb and flow flux m et reflux m;∎ the ebb and flow of married life les hauts et les bas de la vie conjugale;∎ to be on the ebb descendre;∎ to be at a low ebb (person) ne pas avoir le moral; (patient, enthusiasm, spirits) être bien bas; (business) aller mal, être ou tourner au ralenti; (finances, relations) aller mal;∎ to be at its lowest ebb (enthusiasm, spirits) être au plus bas; (business, finances, relations) aller au plus mal∎ to ebb and flow monter et baisser ou descendre(b) figurative (confidence, enthusiasm, strength etc → diminish) baisser peu à peu; (→ disappear) disparaître; (rage, indignation) se calmer; (support) s'amenuiser; (time, water) s'écouler;∎ his life was ebbing il baissait d'heure en heure►► ebb tide marée f descendante(confidence, enthusiasm, strength etc → diminish) baisser peu à peu; (→ disappear) disparaître; (rage, indignation) se calmer; (support) s'amenuiser; (time, water) s'écouler;∎ his life was ebbing away il baissait d'heure en heure
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