English–French

“give up” in French

French

Alsocéder · renoncer · sacrifier

Pronunciation

IPA/abɑ̃done/

Example

Il ne faut pas abandonner maintenant.

You mustn't give up now.

Illustration for abandonner (give up)

How to say “give up” in French

“Give up” in French is abandonner.

A hand releases its hold on a plan, commitment, or person and no longer supports it.

Full entry for abandonner: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with abandonner

Il a décidé d'abandonner son rêve.

He decided to give up his dream.

Tips for using abandonner

  • Abandonner takes a direct object, as in abandonner un projet, while renoncer requires à, as in renoncer à un projet.

Other French words for “give up”

Il a cédé sa place à la vieille dame.

He gave up his seat to the elderly lady.

Elle a renoncé à fumer.

She gave up smoking.

Je ne veux pas sacrifier mon temps pour ce projet.

I do not want to give up my time for this project.

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