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abandonner un projet
/a.bɑ̃.de.ne œ̃ pʁo.ʒɛ/
to abandon a project
Il a décidé d'abandonner un projet après des mois de travail.
He decided to abandon a project after months of work.
neutral
To stop working on a planned or ongoing project before its completion.
Le gouvernement a abandonné un projet de réforme à cause des protestations.
The government abandoned a reform project due to protests.
Elle a abandonné un projet personnel après avoir manqué de temps.
She abandoned a personal project after running out of time.
Can imply voluntary or forced abandonment. Often used in business, personal, or technical contexts.
Collocations
abandonner un projet en coursto abandon an ongoing projectabandonner un projet par manque de moyensto abandon a project due to lack of resourcesabandonner un projet à mi-parcoursto abandon a project midway
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Context matters
In business, 'abandonner un projet' often implies strategic decision-making. In personal contexts, it may suggest giving up due to difficulty or lack of motivation.
Gold Rule
Avoid premature abandonment
Before abandoning a project, assess whether obstacles are temporary or insurmountable. Consider alternatives like scaling down or seeking support.
Word Origin
From Old French 'abandoner' (to give up control), derived from 'à bandon' (at the disposal of). 'Projet' comes from Latin 'projectum' (something thrown forward). The phrase emerged in the 17th century with the rise of structured planning.
Usage Notes
Common in both formal and informal contexts. Often used when discussing business decisions, personal goals, or technical developments. May carry a negative connotation if the abandonment is seen as premature or irresponsible.
Word Breakdown
abandonner
to abandon
verbun projet
a project
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