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    Quittèrent (en. Left)

    /kitɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Form the simple past of the verb quitter.
    They left the city forever.
    Ils quittèrent la ville pour toujours.
    To leave a place.
    They left the meeting in the middle of the discussion.
    Ils quittèrent la réunion en pleine discussion.
    To leave behind.
    They left their old lives to start anew elsewhere.
    Ils quittèrent leurs anciennes vies pour recommencer ailleurs.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'quitter', of Latin origin 'quietare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to leave something
    To abandon a situation or place.
    quitter quelque chose
    to abandon ship
    To withdraw from a difficult situation.
    quitter le navire
    even at the cost of
    At the risk of.
    quitte à

    Related Words

    to leave
    To leave, to depart.
    quitter
    to leave
    To allow something to remain inactive.
    laisser

    Slang Meanings

    To leave with a sense of freedom.
    After the breakup, she finally felt free.
    Après la séparation, elle s'est sentie enfin quitte.
    To abandon without regret.
    He decided to leave without looking back.
    Il a décidé de quitter sans se retourner.