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    Laissât (en. Let go)

    /le.sɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Allow something or someone to leave, go away, or be free.
    He let the cat out into the garden.
    Il laissât le chat sortir dans le jardin.
    Abandon something in a place.
    She left her keys on the table.
    Elle laissât ses clés sur la table.
    Not to hold back, let things happen.
    He let the children play without interruption.
    Il laissât les enfants jouer sans interruption.
    Show indifference toward a situation.
    She dropped the matter without thinking about it.
    Elle laissât tomber l'affaire sans y penser.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'laisser', derived from the Latin 'lassare' meaning 'to let do'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Drop it
    No longer care about something.
    laisser tomber
    Leave something to be desired
    Not meeting expectations.
    laisser à désirer
    Let it flow
    Not to intervene in a situation.
    laisser couler

    Related Words

    To let
    A verb meaning to allow or abandon.
    laisser
    Left
    Past participle of the verb laisser, meaning what has been abandoned.
    laissé

    Slang Meanings

    Let it flow
    Regarding the rumors, I prefer to let it slide.
    À propos des rumeurs, je préfère laisser couler.
    Drop it
    When it's not worth it, you let it go.
    Quand ça ne vaut pas la peine, tu laisses tomber.