à bas

[a bah]

French.

1. down with.

à bas

/ a bɑ /

interjection

1. down with!

Word History and Origins

Origin of à bas¹

Literally, downwards, toward (the) lower (part, location); abase

Example Sentences

That's because Bedmap3 bumps up the resolution of imaging from space – after all, satellites have much improved over the decades – as well as better defining the edge of where the ice meets the sea, Peter T. Fretwell, a BAS geographic information officer, told Salon.

From Salon

Jaume Forcada, a BAS scientist who led the new study and is lead author on the paper, says:

From Science Daily

A bas relief, she hovers above the Appian Way next to her husband, whose furrowed row and pursed lips give him a quizzical air.

From National Geographic

The average annual cost of a BAS degree in Washington is $7,143.

From Seattle Times

A banner reading “À bas Gounod! Vive Xenakis!”

From New York Times