Laissées (en. Left)
/lɛse/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Objects or people that have been left or abandoned.
The left behind on the path remind of a forgotten past.
Les laissées sur le chemin rappellent un passé oublié.
A place or situation where nothing remains.
The left behind of this house are moving.
Les laissées de cette maison sont émouvantes.
verb
adjective
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'laisser', meaning to abandon or leave something behind.
Common Phrases and Expressions
left behind or neglected
People or things that are forgotten or neglected.
laissées pour compte
to drop
To abandon a situation or a task.
laisser tomber
to let pass
To ensure that something or someone is not held back.
laisser passer
Related Words
to leave
Verb meaning to abandon or allow.
laisser
abandoned
Adjective describing something that has been left unattended.
abandonné
neglect
The state of what is neglected or set aside.
oubli
Slang Meanings
Having left something behind.
I left my keys at your place, they are there among the left behind.
J'ai laissé mes clés chez toi, elles sont là dans les laissées.
Talking about people or objects not taken into account.
Stop paying attention to the left behind of our group.
Arrête de faire attention aux laissées de notre groupe.