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    Perde (en. Lose)

    /pɛʁd/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To cease to possess something.
    He lost his job last week.
    Il a perdu son emploi la semaine dernière.
    To no longer have something after a search.
    She lost her keys when leaving the house.
    Elle a perdu ses clés en sortant de la maison.
    To drift away or deviate from someone.
    We lost sight of our friend at the party.
    Nous avons perdu de vue notre ami à la fête.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'perdere', meaning to destroy or lose.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lose one's mind
    To be disoriented or confused.
    perdre la tête
    to waste time
    Not using one's time productively.
    perdre du temps
    to lose one's footing
    To feel lost in a difficult situation.
    perdre pied

    Related Words

    loss
    The act of losing something.
    perte
    loser
    One who loses.
    perdant
    lost
    Who is in a state of loss.
    perdu

    Slang Meanings

    To have a defeat, a serious loss.
    He completely lost during that match.
    Il a complètement perdu lors de ce match.
    To be in a desperate situation.
    After that breakup, he feels really lost.
    Après cette rupture, il se sent vraiment perdu.