General meaning of "down":
* en bas: This is the most common and general translation of "down."
* vers le bas: This means "towards the bottom" or "downward."
Specific meanings of "down":
* en descendant: This is used when describing the act of going down, like "walking down the stairs."
* en baisse: This means "downward" in the sense of a decrease or decline.
For example:
* "The ball is down." - Le ballon est en bas.
* "The price is down." - Le prix est en baisse.
* "Walk down the street." - Marchez en descendant la rue.
The best way to translate "down" is to consider the context of the sentence.