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    Perd (en. Lose)

    /pɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To have something no longer.
    He often loses his keys.
    Il perd souvent ses clés.
    To suffer a defeat.
    The team lost the match.
    L'équipe a perdu le match.
    To no longer possess a quality.
    He has lost his self-confidence.
    Il a perdu sa confiance en lui.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'perdere', which means 'to ruin', 'to destroy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lose one's mind
    To go crazy, to lose one's composure.
    perdre la tête
    to waste time
    To start or engage in a non-productive activity.
    perdre du temps
    to lose track
    To no longer follow the subject or reasoning.
    perdre le fil

    Related Words

    loss
    The act of losing something.
    perte
    loser
    One who loses, especially in a game or competition.
    perdant
    perdition
    The state of what is lost, often in a figurative sense.
    perdition

    Slang Meanings

    To lose in a game or a bet.
    He lost like a loser at poker.
    Il a perdu comme un loser au poker.
    To drop a relationship or a situation.
    She decided to lose her ex.
    Elle a décidé de perdre son ex.