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    Perds (en. Lose)

    /pɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    No longer have something in your possession.
    I often lose my keys.
    Je perds souvent mes clés.
    To miss an opportunity or chance.
    If you don't apply, you lose a chance.
    Si tu ne postules pas, tu perds une chance.
    To experience a decrease in something.
    He has lost a lot of weight lately.
    Il a perdu beaucoup de poids dernièrement.
    To not win in a game or competition.
    Our team lost the match.
    Notre équipe a perdu le match.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lose your mind
    To go crazy or lose your composure.
    perdre la tête
    lose the thread
    No longer follow the reasoning or context.
    perdre le fil
    lose your footing
    To feel overwhelmed or in difficulty.
    perdre pied
    waste time
    To not use one's time efficiently.
    perdre du temps

    Related Words

    loss
    The action of losing something, often used in financial contexts.
    perte
    loser
    One who loses in a competition or game.
    perdant
    perdition
    The state of those who have lost their way morally or spiritually.
    perdition

    Slang Meanings

    To be in difficulty or feel lost in a situation.
    I'm so overwhelmed, I feel like I'm losing my footing.
    Je suis tellement débordé, j'ai l'impression de perdre pied.
    To fail in an attempt.
    He has lost his touch, it didn't work out.
    Il a perdu son coup, ça n'a pas marché.