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    Lâcher (en. Let go)

    [laʃe]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Make something fall.
    He dropped his bag on the ground.
    Il a lâché son sac par terre.
    Stop holding or retaining.
    She released her child's hand.
    Elle a lâché la main de son enfant.
    No longer cling to an idea or a person.
    He decided to let go of this situation.
    Il a décidé de lâcher prise sur cette situation.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'lachier', meaning to set free.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lighten the load
    Make concessions in a situation.
    lâcher du lest
    let go
    No longer cling to something.
    lâcher prise
    leave someone alone
    Do not bother someone.
    lâcher la grappe

    Related Words

    letting go
    Action of freeing oneself from a concern or anxiety.
    lâcher-prise
    drop it
    Not worrying about expenses.
    lâcher-cher

    Slang Meanings

    Letting go in the sense of relinquishing.
    He gave up the matter, he doesn't want to discuss it anymore.
    Il a lâché l'affaire, il ne veut plus discuter.
    Letting out a piece of information, revealing it.
    You dropped a scoop at the wrong time!
    Tu as lâché un scoop au mauvais moment !