Abandonnés (en. Abandoned)

/a.bã.dɔ.ne/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Individuals or animals abandoned by their owners.
Abandoned dogs roam the streets.
Les chiens abandonnés errent dans les rues.
Children left aside without care or protection.
The abandoned need support.
Les abandonnés ont besoin de soutien.

Etymology

The word 'abandonnés' comes from the verb 'abandonner', which means to leave something or someone without care.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to abandon to one's fate
Leaving someone in a difficult situation without help.
abandonner à son sort
to abandon a project
Giving up on completing a project.
abandonner un projet
to be abandoned
Finding oneself without support or help.
être abandonné

Related Words

abandonment
Action of leaving something or someone.
abandon
forsaken
One who has been abandoned, who receives no more attention.
délaissé
orphan
Child whose one or both parents have died.
orphelin

Slang Meanings

In colloquial language, refers to a person who has been sidelined by their friends.
He feels completely abandoned by his group.
Il se sent complètement abandonné par son groupe.
Used to describe things that are no longer in fashion or forgotten.
This old piece of furniture has become an abandoned item in the garage.
Ce vieux meuble est devenu un abandonné dans le garage.