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    L'abandon (en. Abandonment)

    /la.bɑ̃.dɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act of giving up something or someone.
    The abandonment of an animal is always a sad act.
    L'abandon d'un animal est toujours un acte triste.
    The state of someone who is left to themselves.
    His abandonment profoundly affected him.
    Son abandon l'a profondément affecté.
    The renunciation of a right or obligation.
    The abandonment of his rights was formalized.
    L'abandon de ses droits a été officialisé.

    Etymology

    From Old French abandon, derived from Latin abandonare.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    abandonment of post
    Act of leaving one's job without permission.
    abandon de poste
    to have a feeling of abandonment
    To feel loneliness or rejection.
    avoir un sentiment d'abandon
    to abandon in mid-air
    To interrupt something in the midst of its development.
    abandonner en plein vol

    Related Words

    to abandon
    Action of leaving or giving up something.
    abandonner
    abandoned
    Qualifies something that has been left unattended.
    abandonné
    abandonware
    Software that is no longer supported or maintained by its developer.
    abandonware

    Slang Meanings

    Bail on a project.
    He bailed on his project; he no longer wants to continue.
    Il a fait un abandon sur son projet, il n'a plus envie de continuer.
    To bail, to disappear.
    He left the party without warning.
    Il a abandonné la fête sans prévenir.