abandonner
/a.bɑ̃.dɔ.ne/
to abandon
Il a décidé d'abandonner son projet.
He decided to abandon his project.
general
To give up or stop supporting something or someone, often permanently.
Elle a abandonné ses études pour voyager.
She abandoned her studies to travel.
Le chien abandonné a été adopté par une famille.
The abandoned dog was adopted by a family.
The past participle 'abandonné' can also mean 'abandoned' as an adjective.
Collocations
abandonner un projetto abandon a projectabandonner quelqu'unto abandon someoneabandonner ses responsabilitésto abandon one's responsibilities
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
In everyday French, 'abandonner' is often used for giving up on something or someone, not just physically leaving.
Gold Rule
Transitive vs. Intransitive
'Abandonner' can be used with or without a direct object, but the meaning changes slightly.
Word Origin
From Old French 'abandoner', from 'a-' (to) + 'bandon' (power, control).
Usage Notes
The verb can be both transitive (abandonner quelque chose) and intransitive (abandonner).
Word Breakdown
a-
to
prefixbandon
power, control
root-er
verb suffix
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