French Conversation · Level 90
58 words
French word
délaisser
Pronunciation
IPA/delese/
Meaning
- verbabandon
Example
Il ne faut pas délaisser quelqu'un en difficulté.
You must not abandon someone in difficulty.
More examples
Elle a décidé de délaisser ses études pour voyager.
She decided to abandon her studies to travel.
Core concept
A person or thing left without the care needed to cope or continue.
Common phrases
délaisser quelqu'un
abandon someone
délaisser ses études
abandon one's studies
délaisser son travail
abandon one's work
Similar words
abandonner: To leave someone or something behind completely without help or support.
négliger: To fail to provide needed attention or care, leaving something unattended.
laisser: To leave or withdraw while allowing someone or something to remain as it is.
oublier: To forget about someone or something and stop responding to it.
Definition in French
Ne plus accorder d'attention ou de soin à quelqu'un ou quelque chose, jusqu'à le laisser en difficulté ou abandonné.
Word origin
Délaisser comes from Old French deslaisser, formed from des- meaning separation or reversal and laisser meaning to leave.
Usage tips
- Délaisser is transitive, so standard constructions are délaisser quelqu'un or délaisser quelque chose, without a preposition.