Also means
to give up
Usage Note
Abandonner means to abandon a person, place, or project. Abandonner la partie means to give up on a game or endeavour. The reflexive s'abandonner à means to give oneself over to (a feeling or passion). The noun l'abandon carries a sense of neglect or reckless freedom depending on context.
Examples
"Il a abandonné ses études l'année dernière."
Natural Translation
He abandoned his studies last year.
Literal Translation
He has abandoned his studies the year last

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