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    Perdrait (en. Would lose)

    /pɛʁ.dʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The act of no longer possessing something.
    He would lose his job if he doesn't work hard.
    Il perdrait son emploi s'il ne travaille pas dur.
    To diminish or lose a quality, quantity, or chance.
    She would waste her time discussing with him.
    Elle perdrait son temps à discuter avec lui.
    To move away from what was previously in one's possession.
    If he doesn't pay attention, he would lose all his friends.
    S'il ne fait pas attention, il perdrait tous ses amis.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lose one's head
    To become confused or disoriented.
    perdre la tête
    to waste one's time
    Wasting time without achieving results.
    perdre son temps
    to lose one’s footing
    To be in a difficult situation to manage.
    perdre pied

    Related Words

    lose
    The act of no longer possessing something.
    perdre
    loss
    The state of what has been lost.
    perte
    loser
    One who loses in a competition.
    perdant

    Slang Meanings

    To be unclear about a subject.
    He is really lost in this discussion.
    Il est vraiment perdu dans cette discussion.
    To no longer know what to do.
    After so many attempts, she feels completely lost.
    Après tant de tentatives, elle se sent totalement perdue.