French Conversation · Level 37
74 words
French word
perte
Pronunciation
IPA/pɛʁt/
Meaning
- feminine nounloss
Example
L'entreprise a enregistré une perte financière ce trimestre.
The company reported a financial loss this quarter.
More examples
Il a subi une perte d'emploi l'année dernière.
He suffered a job loss last year.
Core concept
An empty place left when something valuable or needed disappears.
Common phrases
perte d'emploi
job loss
perte financière
financial loss
perte de poids
weight loss
Similar words
manque: An insufficient supply or amount of something needed.
absence: Being absent from an expected place or time.
réduction: A decrease in quantity or percentage.
préjudice: Harm or disadvantage suffered by a person or organization.
Definition in French
Privation ou absence résultant de la disparition de quelque chose, concrète ou abstraite (argent, temps, chance).
Word origin
The French noun perte comes through Old French from Latin perdita, the feminine past participle of perdere, meaning 'to lose or destroy'.
Usage tips
- Perte is feminine, so standard forms include la perte, une perte, and une perte importante.