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perdre
/pɛʁdʁ/
to lose
J'ai perdu mes clés.
I lost my keys.
general
To misplace or no longer have something that you had before.
Il a perdu son portefeuille.
He lost his wallet.
Commonly used with objects, time, or opportunities.
general
To fail to win or achieve something, such as a game, competition, or goal.
Nous avons perdu le match.
We lost the match.
Often used in sports or competitive contexts.
general
To lose weight or reduce in size or quantity.
Elle a perdu cinq kilos.
She lost five kilograms.
Used in the context of weight loss or reduction.
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Pro Tip
Irregular Conjugation
'Perdre' is an irregular verb. Its past participle is 'perdu' and it is conjugated with 'avoir' in compound tenses.
Gold Rule
Common Usage
'Perdre' is often used with objects, time, or competitive outcomes. It is a versatile verb that can be used in many contexts.
Word Origin
From Old French 'perdre', from Latin 'perdere', meaning 'to destroy, ruin, or lose'.
Usage Notes
The verb 'perdre' is irregular and is conjugated with the auxiliary 'avoir'. It is commonly used in everyday language to express the loss of objects, opportunities, or competitive outcomes.
Word Breakdown
per-
thoroughly, completely
prefix-dre
to lose
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