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abandonner la partie
/abɑ̃dɔne la paʁti/
to give up
Il a décidé d'abandonner la partie après plusieurs échecs.
He decided to give up after several failures.
informal
To stop participating in a game, competition, or activity, often due to defeat or lack of success.
Après trois défaites consécutives, l'équipe a abandonné la partie.
After three consecutive losses, the team gave up the game.
Il a abandonné la partie parce qu'il n'avait plus d'espoir de gagner.
He gave up because he no longer had any hope of winning.
This phrase is commonly used in sports, games, and competitive contexts.
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Usage in Sports
This phrase is commonly used in sports to describe a team or player giving up during a game.
Gold Rule
Literal vs. Figurative
While the phrase can be used literally in games, it is also commonly used figuratively to describe giving up on any challenging situation.
Word Origin
The phrase comes from the literal meaning of 'abandon' (to give up) and 'la partie' (the game or part). It is commonly used in French to describe giving up in a competitive or challenging situation.
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used in sports, games, and other competitive contexts. It can also be used metaphorically to describe giving up on a goal or challenge in life.
Word Breakdown
abandonner
to give up
verbla partie
the game or part
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