L'oublier (en. Forget it)

lu-bli-e

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Not to recall someone or something.
I forgot to say goodbye to him.
J'ai oublié de lui dire au revoir.
To remove something from one's memory.
She forgot her book at home.
Elle a oublié son livre à la maison.
No longer thinking about an obligation or duty.
He forgot to pay the bill on time.
Il a oublié de payer la facture à temps.

Etymology

From the verb "oublier" with the prefix "l'" for the direct pronoun.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to forget it forever
To never remember something.
l'oublier à jamais
not to forget
Constant reminder of something.
ne pas oublier

Related Words

forgetfulness
The act of forgetting.
oublie
memory
The ability to remember.
mémoire
memory
Recollection of a past moment.
souvenir

Slang Meanings

To zone out
I completely zoned out on our meeting.
J'ai complètement zappé notre rendez-vous.
To forget like an old sock
He forgot his homework like an old sock.
Il a oublié son devoir comme une vieille chaussette.