déclin
Déclin is a French word that translates to "decline" or "decrease" in English. It generally refers to a process of falling, diminishing, or deteriorating. This term can be applied to a wide range of phenomena, encompassing both abstract and concrete concepts.
In a societal context, déclin can describe the falling fortunes of a nation, a civilization, or a
Beyond the societal, déclin can also refer to the physical deterioration of objects or organisms. For example,