abandonner
/a.bɑ̃.dɔ.ne/verb★Intermediate— to abandon
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.
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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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