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    Oubli (en. Oversight)

    [ubi]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Lack of memory of a thing.
    Forgetting his birthday made him sad.
    L'oubli de son anniversaire l'a rendu triste.
    State of what is forgotten.
    His name is in total oblivion.
    Son nom est dans un oubli total.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'oblivio', which means 'forgetting' or 'neglect'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    forgetting is sometimes necessary
    It is sometimes beneficial to forget certain things.
    l'oubli est parfois nécessaire
    to start fresh
    Completely forgetting the past.
    faire table rase
    to have a memory lapse
    Not temporarily remembering something.
    avoir un trou de mémoire

    Related Words

    forgetful
    Who is prone to forgetting.
    oublieux
    to forget
    Not remembering something.
    oublier
    amnesia
    Partial or total loss of memory.
    amnésie

    Slang Meanings

    To lose sight of something important.
    I forgot to turn in my homework; it was a real oversight.
    J'ai oublié de rendre mon devoir, c'était un vrai oubli.
    To have a moment of distraction.
    He had a lapse in the middle of a conversation.
    Il a eu un oubli en pleine conversation.