Quitterait (en. Would leave)

/kit.ʁe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To abandon a place or a person.
He would leave the city to go live in the countryside.
Il quitterait la ville pour aller vivre à la campagne.
To break a relationship or interrupt a bond.
She would leave her partner if things don't improve.
Elle quitterait son partenaire si les choses ne s'améliorent pas.
To move away from something or stop an activity.
He would leave his job if he received a better offer.
Il quitterait son emploi s'il recevait une meilleure offre.

Etymology

From Old French 'quitter', derived from Latin 'quietare', meaning 'to leave at rest'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to leave the table
To stop eating during a meal.
quitter la table
to abandon ship
To abandon a difficult or bad situation.
quitter le navire
to leave home
To leave one's home, usually for a long period.
quitter le domicile

Related Words

to leave
Verb meaning to abandon or let go.
quitter
leaving
Present participle of the verb to leave.
quittant
left
Past participle of the verb to leave.
quitté

Slang Meanings

To drop out
He decided to drop out after so much effort.
Il a décidé de laisser tomber après tant d'efforts.
To bail
He bolted at dawn for a new life.
Il s'est barré à l'aube pour une nouvelle vie.