Disparut (en. Disappeared)

/dis.pa.ʁy/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To cease being visible or existing.
He disappeared in the crowd.
Il disparut dans la foule.
To be lost or no longer found.
The treasure disappeared without leaving a trace.
Le trésor disparut sans laisser de trace.
To fade away, to vanish.
The light disappeared as he turned off the lamp.
La lumière disparut alors qu'il éteignait la lampe.

Etymology

From the verb disappear, from the Latin 'disparere' meaning 'to cease being visible.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

disappeared without a word
To leave without saying a word.
disparut sans un mot
disappeared into the night
To leave or slip away mysteriously at night.
disparut dans la nuit
disappeared from radar screens
To become incognito or unknown.
disparut des écrans radars

Related Words

disappear
To cease to exist or be visible.
disparaître
disappearance
The act of disappearing.
disparition
invisible
That which cannot be seen.
invisible

Slang Meanings

To leave quickly.
He disappeared like a thief.
Il a disparu comme un voleur.
To be out of sight.
She vanished from the scene.
Elle a disparu du paysage.