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    Abandonna (en. Abandoned)

    /abɑ̃dɔnɑ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Leaving something or someone without care or attention.
    He abandoned his dog in the street.
    Il a abandonné son chien dans la rue.
    Giving up on a project or an idea.
    She dropped out of her studies after the first year.
    Elle a abandonné ses études après la première année.
    Withdrawing or resigning from a commitment.
    They abandoned the contract after difficult negotiations.
    Ils ont abandonné le contrat après des négociations difficiles.

    Etymology

    From the French verb 'abandonner', derived from the Latin 'abandonare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    abandon someone to their fate
    Leaving someone without help in a difficult situation.
    abandonner quelqu'un à son sort
    abandon one's dreams
    Giving up one's aspirations or goals.
    abandonner ses rêves
    abandon the game
    Withdrawing from a competition or a game.
    abandonner la partie
    not give up
    Continuing to fight or try despite difficulties.
    ne pas abandonner

    Related Words

    abandonment
    The action of giving up something.
    abandon
    to abandon
    The action of leaving or yielding.
    abandonner
    withdrawal
    The act of withdrawing from a commitment.
    désistement
    neglect
    The action of abandoning something.
    délaissement
    renunciation
    The action of renouncing a right or a commitment.
    renonciation

    Slang Meanings

    Letting it go
    He decided to let it go after so many efforts.
    Il a décidé de lâcher l'affaire après tant d'efforts.
    Throwing in the towel
    After several failures, she finally threw in the towel.
    Après plusieurs échecs, elle a finalement jeté l'éponge.