Quittés (en. Left)

/kitɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To abandon a place or position.
We left the house early in the morning.
Nous avons quittés la maison tôt le matin.
To end a relationship or commitment.
She left her job to continue her studies.
Elle a quittés son travail pour poursuivre ses études.
To leave behind.
They left their old life to start a new adventure.
Ils ont quittés leur ancienne vie pour commencer une nouvelle aventure.

Etymology

From the verb 'quitter', derived from the Latin 'quietare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to leave the ship
To abandon a difficult situation or a relationship.
quitter le navire
to leave in a hurry
To leave quickly without preparation.
quitter à la va-vite
to leave the field
To withdraw from a discussion or confrontation.
quitter le terrain

Related Words

to leave
The verb that means to abandon or to leave.
quitter
left
Past participle of quitter.
quitté
free
Adjectival form meaning exempt from something.
quitte

Slang Meanings

To abandon a situation without notice.
He left without warning, like a thief in the night.
Il a quitté sans prévenir, comme un voleur dans la nuit.
To withdraw from a group or an event.
She left the party before it became boring.
Elle a quitté la fête avant qu'elle ne devienne ennuyeuse.