Quittée (en. Left)
ki-té
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Definition: The act of withdrawing or leaving a place.
Example Sentence: His departure from the house was unexpected.
Sa quittée de la maison était inattendue.
Definition: The separation of one person from another.
Example Sentence: The departure of her partner affected her greatly.
La quittée de son partenaire l'a beaucoup affectée.
Etymology
Etymology/Origin: Comes from the verb 'quitter', from Latin 'quietare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Common Phrase: definitive exit
Meaning: A separation with no possibility of return.
quittée définitive
Common Phrase: to make one's exit
Meaning: To leave with the intention of not coming back.
faire sa quittée
Related Words
Related Word: to leave
Description: The action of leaving a place or a relationship.
quitter
Related Word: retirement
Description: The act of withdrawing from an activity or a location.
retraite
Slang Meanings
Slang Meaning: To leave something informally.
Slang Example: He made his exit without warning anyone.
Il a fait sa quittée sans prévenir personne.
Slang Meaning: To withdraw from a conflict situation.
Slang Example: She decided to make her exit to avoid the drama.
Elle a décidé de faire sa quittée pour éviter le drama.