Quitte (en. Leave)

[kit]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To free oneself from a commitment or a debt.

He finally got rid of his debts.

Il a enfin quitté ses dettes.

adjective

Refers to something that is considered balanced or equivalent.

She said it was even between us.

Elle a dit que c'était quitte entre nous.

adverb

Indicates that one is ending something or is no longer bound.

He decided to permanently leave this job.

Il a décidé de quitter définitivement ce travail.

Derived from the Latin verb 'quietare', meaning 'to release, to set aside'.

even for even

Expresses that two things are equivalent or that the account is settled.

quitte pour quitte

team leaves

Designates a team that leaves a competition or a project.

équipe quitte

quit in relation to

Used to compare elements or situations.

quitte par rapport à

left

Made of freeing oneself from a commitment or a bond.

quitté

to leave

Action of leaving a place or a situation.

quitter

receipt

Document certifying the payment of a debt.

quittance

To be left (relationship)

She is now single; she was left by her boyfriend.

Elle est maintenant célibataire, elle a été quittée par son copain.

Left for a guy (relationship)

I left her for a guy who was nicer.

Je l'ai quitté pour un gars qui était plus sympa.