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négliger

to neglect

verb neh-glee-ZHEH Rare
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Also means

to overlook, disregard

Usage Note

Négliger takes a direct object for things neglected (négliger son travail) and de + infinitive for neglected actions (négliger de répondre — to neglect to reply). The adjective négligé can mean untidy or casual in dress. La négligence is the noun form; it carries a slightly stronger fault connotation than English 'negligence' in everyday speech.

Examples

"Tu ne devrais pas négliger ta santé."

Natural Translation

You shouldn't neglect your health.

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