French translation of knockdown is 
knockdown

Meaning of "knockdown" in English

"Knockdown" in English refers to a physical act of knocking something or someone down. It is often used in combat sports to describe when a fighter is knocked to the ground by an opponent's strike. In a broader sense, "knockdown" can describe any forceful action causing something to fall. Additionally, "knockdown" can describe a dramatic reduction in price or cost, often used in sales or auctions to indicate a significantly lowered price point.

Meaning of "knockdown" in French

In French, "knockdown" means a similar thing as in English, referring to the act of knocking a person or object to the ground, typically in a physical confrontation. However, it is also used more colloquially to refer to a significant reduction in price, akin to a "baisse de prix" or "prix cassé." This term can be used figuratively to indicate a significant and unexpected reduction or diminishment.

Pronunciation of "knockdown" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈnɒk.daʊn/

Pronunciation Variations: In American English, the pronunciation remains fairly consistent with the phonetic spelling, though some regional dialects may slightly alter vowel sounds. In British English, the pronunciation is largely the same, with a focus on clear enunciation of the "k" sound in "knock."

Pronunciation of "knockdown" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /nɔk.daʊn/

Pronunciation Variations: The word is pronounced similarly in most French-speaking regions, though accents might affect the enunciation of vowels. French speakers might pronounce it with a slightly softer "k" sound in "knock."

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The boxer delivered a knockdown punch. (Le boxeur a porté un coup de knockdown.)
2. The table had a knockdown price at the auction. (La table avait un prix cassé à la vente aux enchères.)
3. The sudden knockdown of the building surprised everyone. (La démolition soudaine du bâtiment a surpris tout le monde.)
4. The sales offered a knockdown on all items. (Les soldes proposaient une réduction sur tous les articles.)
5. He quickly recovered from the knockdown. (Il s'est rapidement remis du knockdown.)
6. The storm's winds caused a tree knockdown. (Les vents de la tempête ont provoqué la chute d'un arbre.)
7. In the last round, he scored a knockdown. (Dans le dernier round, il a réalisé un knockdown.)
8. The heavy impact resulted in a knockdown. (L'impact violent a entraîné une chute.)
9. She found a knockdown deal on the furniture. (Elle a trouvé une offre à prix cassé sur le mobilier.)
10. The market crash was a financial knockdown. (Le krach boursier était une chute financière.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "knockdown" in English

Synonyms: reduction, discount, drop, fall, blow, punch, downfall, decline, collapse, depreciation.

Antonyms: increase, rise, enhancement, ascent, boost, growth, escalation, expansion, surge, upgrade.

Similar Words: demolition, lowering, discounting, devaluation, hit, strike, flattening, tumble, collapse, price-cut.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "knockdown" in French

Synonyms: réduction, diminution, baisse, chute, coup, ébranlement, renversement, déclassement, tout-aller.

Antonyms: augmentation, hausse, amélioration, élévation, accroissement, montée, développement, expansion, retombée.

Similar Words: démolition, abaissement, décote, dessoulement, évaluation, frappe.

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