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    L'abandonner (en. Abandon it)

    /labandonne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To ensure that someone or something is left without protection or assistance.
    He decided to abandon her to her fate.
    Il a décidé de l'abandonner à son sort.
    To stop taking care of something or someone.
    She intends to abandon her studies.
    Elle a l'intention d'abandonner ses études.
    To give up a responsibility or a relationship.
    He abandoned his dog in the street.
    Il a abandonné son chien dans la rue.

    Etymology

    Derived from Old French 'abandonner', composed of 'abandon' and the suffix 'ner'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to abandon someone to their fate
    To leave someone without help in a difficult situation.
    abandonner quelqu'un à son sort
    to abandon an idea
    To give up pursuing a thought or project.
    abandonner une idée
    to abandon ship
    To fail in a difficult situation, especially in military terms.
    abandonner le navire

    Related Words

    abandonment
    Action of leaving something or someone without help.
    abandon
    abandoner
    One who abandons something or someone.
    abandonneur
    abandoned
    Who has been left without assistance.
    abandonné

    Slang Meanings

    To let it drop
    He decided to let his project drop.
    Il a décidé de laisser tomber son projet.
    To bail out
    She bailed out without warning.
    Elle s'est barrée sans prévenir.