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    Perte (en. Loss)

    [pɛʁt]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of something that is no longer in someone's possession.
    The loss of his job had a significant impact on his life.
    La perte de son emploi a eu un impact important sur sa vie.
    Thing or person that is missing.
    He felt great sadness following the loss of his friend.
    Il a ressenti une grande tristesse à la suite de la perte de son ami.
    Decrease or reduction of something.
    Weight loss requires a balanced diet.
    La perte de poids nécessite une alimentation équilibrée.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'to lose', originating from the Latin 'perdere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    waste of time
    Killing time or wasting time.
    perte de temps
    to mourn a loss
    To grieve a loss.
    faire le deuil d'une perte
    loss of control
    Loss of control.
    perte de contrôle

    Related Words

    to lose
    Action of separating from something, no longer having.
    perdre
    loser
    One who suffers a loss, especially in a competitive context.
    perdant
    to lose a loved one
    To suffer the loss of a loved one.
    perdre un proche

    Slang Meanings

    Dry loss
    He made a dry loss in the stock market.
    Il a fait une perte sèche sur le marché boursier.
    Net loss
    His net loss after expenses was alarming.
    Sa perte nette après les dépenses était alarmante.