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    Quittant (en. Leaving)

    /kitɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Someone who abandons a place or situation.
    He was a quitter and never looked back.
    Il était un quittant et ne revenait jamais sur ses pas.
    Used to describe a person who withdraws from a group or activity.
    The company has many quitters after the restructuring.
    La société a beaucoup de quittants après la restructuration.

    Etymology

    From the verb quitter, originating from the Latin 'quietare', which means to separate.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    quitting the ship
    To abandon a difficult situation.
    quittant le navire
    to be a quitter
    To be someone who gives up easily.
    être un quittant

    Related Words

    to leave
    The verb meaning to separate from something or leave a place.
    quitter
    to quit one's job
    To abandon one's job or responsibilities.
    quitter son poste

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to a coward who abandons their comrades.
    He played the quitter again during the last challenge.
    Il a encore fait le quittant lors du dernier défi.
    The term can refer to someone who leaves without warning.
    She packed her bags and became a true quitter.
    Elle a fait sa valise et est devenue un vrai quittant.