look down

language: fr

definitions

  1. To direct one's eyes or gaze toward a lower position or the ground.
    fr: regarder vers le bas
  2. To regard someone or something as inferior, unworthy, or of lower status (often used with 'on' or 'upon').
    fr: mépriser

examples

  1. He stood on the balcony and looked down at the street below.

    Il s'est tenu sur le balcon et a regardé la rue en bas.

  2. They envy her income and lifestyle, yet they look down upon her profession.

    Ils envient son revenu et son mode de vie, pourtant ils méprisent sa profession.