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délaisser

to abandon

verb deh-leh-SEH Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Also means

to neglect

Usage Note

Délaisser conveys a gradual or deliberate withdrawal of attention or care — stronger than abandonner in its emotional register, implying someone who was previously cared for is now left behind: délaisser ses amis, délaisser une activité. The adjective délaissé(e) describes a neglected or forlorn person or place.

Examples

"Elle a délaissé ses amis après son déménagement."

Natural Translation

She neglected her friends after her move.

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