descent

US /dɪˈsent/
UK /dɪˈsent/
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1.

descente

an act of moving downwards, dropping, or falling

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The plane began its gradual descent into the airport.
L'avion a commencé sa descente progressive vers l'aéroport.
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The mountain climber made a slow descent from the peak.
L'alpiniste a effectué une lente descente depuis le sommet.
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2.

ascendance, descendance

a person's origin or ancestry

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She is of Irish descent.
Elle est d'ascendance irlandaise.
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His family traces its descent back to ancient royalty.
Sa famille retrace sa descendance jusqu'à l'ancienne royauté.
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