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    Laissait (en. Left)

    lɛsɛ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To allow something or someone not to be held back.
    He often left his things lying around.
    Il laissait souvent ses affaires traîner.
    Not to obstruct, not to oppose.
    She let the opportunity pass without hesitation.
    Elle laissait passer l'occasion sans hésitation.
    To abandon something.
    He dropped his old habits.
    Il a laissé tomber ses anciennes habitudes.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'laisser', from Latin 'lassare', meaning 'abandoned'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to leave aside
    To ignore or not take something into account.
    laisser de côté
    to drop
    To abandon or give up something.
    laisser tomber
    to let it happen
    Not to intervene in a situation.
    laisser faire

    Related Words

    to leave
    A verb meaning to allow or to abandon.
    laisser
    left
    Past participle of the verb to leave.
    laissé

    Slang Meanings

    Letting it go
    He dropped his project.
    Il a laissé tomber son projet.
    Let it flow
    She decided to let the rumors flow.
    Elle a décidé de laisser couler les rumeurs.