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    L'oubli (en. Forgetting)

    /lubi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of what is forgotten.
    Forgetting the details caused problems.
    L'oubli des détails a causé des problèmes.
    Lack of memory or attention towards something.
    His forgetfulness of appointments was regrettable.
    Son oubli des rendez-vous était regrettable.
    Indifference or negligence regarding a past event.
    The forgetfulness of this disaster is shocking.
    L'oubli de cette catastrophe est choquant.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'oblivio', derived from 'oblivisci' meaning to forget.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    forgetfulness is a luxury
    It means that forgetfulness can be desirable in certain contexts.
    l'oubli est un luxe
    to live in forgetfulness
    It evokes the fact of not being recognized or being forgotten by society.
    vivre dans l'oubli
    forgetfulness is the greatest of demons
    It indicates that forgetfulness can cause serious problems.
    l'oubli est le plus grand des démons

    Related Words

    to forget
    Action of not remembering something.
    oublier
    amnesia
    Partial or total loss of memory.
    amnésie
    memory
    Ability to retain information and memories.
    mémoire

    Slang Meanings

    To confuse the trails
    He tends to confuse the trails and let himself go into forgetfulness.
    Il a tendance à brouiller les pistes et à se laisser aller à l'oubli.
    To write into the wind
    This text is like writing into the wind; it will fall into forgetfulness.
    Ce texte est comme écrire dans le vent, il tombera dans l'oubli.