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    Abandonner (en. Give up)

    /a.bɑ.dɔ.ne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Leave something or someone without attention or care.
    He had to abandon his project due to financial issues.
    Il a dû abandonner son projet en raison de problèmes financiers.
    Renounce a right or possession.
    She decided to abandon her rights to the property.
    Elle a décidé d'abandonner ses droits sur la propriété.
    Leave a place or situation permanently.
    They had to abandon their home after the storm.
    Ils ont dû abandonner leur maison après la tempête.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'abandonare', formed from 'ab-' (away from) and 'dare' (to give).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    abandon halfway
    Cease an effort or activity before finishing.
    abandonner en cours de route
    abandon to one's fate
    Leave someone without help or support.
    abandonner à son sort
    abandon the idea
    Give up on a project or thought.
    abandonner l'idée

    Related Words

    abandonment
    Action of leaving something or someone.
    abandon
    abandoner
    Person who abandons.
    abandonneur

    Slang Meanings

    Letting go
    He dropped his team at the last minute.
    Il a laissé tomber son équipe à la dernière minute.
    Screw up
    He screwed up all his work by abandoning others.
    Il a foutu en l'air tout son travail abandonner les autres.