Lâchant (en. Letting go)

/la.ʃɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Definition: To release hold, abandon something.

Example Sentence: He let go of the rope so the balloon would fly away.

Il a lâché la corde pour que le ballon s'envole.

Definition: To cease holding, retaining, or exercising control.

Example Sentence: She let go when she fell.

Elle a lâché prise lors de sa chute.

Definition: To abandon an idea or a project.

Example Sentence: He gave up the idea of going on a trip.

Il a lâché l'idée de partir en voyage.

Etymology/Origin: From the verb 'lâcher', derived from Old French 'lachier', meaning 'to let fall'.

Common Phrase: let go of some weight

Meaning: To show flexibility or release a constraint.

lâcher du lest

Common Phrase: not to give up

Meaning: To persist in a task or goal despite difficulties.

ne pas lâcher l'affaire

Common Phrase: let go

Meaning: To accept no longer controlling a situation.

lâcher prise

Related Word: let go

Description: To accept renouncing something.

lâcher prise

Related Word: let

Description: To abandon or release something or someone.

lâcher

Related Word: hold

Description: The act of holding something.

prise

Slang Meaning: To drop a bombshell

Slang Example: He dropped a bombshell by revealing that secret.

Il a lâché une bombe en révélant ce secret.

Slang Meaning: To release the brake

Slang Example: When you're ready, release the brake and move forward.

Quand tu es prêt, lâche le frein et va de l'avant.