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    Perdait (en. Lost)

    /pɛʁ.dɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    First person singular or third person singular of the imperfect tense of the verb 'to lose'.
    He often lost his keys.
    Il perdait souvent ses clés.
    A term used to describe a situation where something is missed or escaped.
    She was losing patience in the face of the situation.
    Elle perdait patience face à la situation.
    Indicates a gradual or continuous loss.
    He was losing money every month due to his expenses.
    Il perdait de l'argent chaque mois à cause de ses dépenses.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'perdere', meaning 'to lose'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lose the thread
    No longer understanding the meaning of a conversation.
    perdre le fil
    to waste one's time
    Spending time on something useless.
    perdre son temps
    to lose face
    To be ashamed or to lose one's honor.
    perdre la face

    Related Words

    lose
    A verb that means to no longer have something.
    perdre
    lost
    Past participle of the verb to lose.
    perdu
    loss
    The action of losing something.
    perte

    Slang Meanings

    To lose something important.
    He lost a big contract.
    Il a perdu un gros contrat.
    To be under pressure or stressed.
    I am lost with all this information.
    Je suis perdu avec toutes ces informations.