abandonment in French
abandonment in French is désertion, abandon — abandonment means the act of leaving someone or something behind completely, or the state of having been left that way.
abandonment in French
désertion
The act of abandoning, or the state of being abandoned; total desertion; relinquishment. [Late 16th century.]
abandon
The act of abandoning, or the state of being abandoned; total desertion; relinquishment. [Late 16th century.]
désertion
The cessation of service on a particular segment of the lines of a common carrier, as granted by a government agency.
abandon
Abandon; careless freedom or ease; surrender to one's emotions. [Mid 19th century.]
What does "abandonment" mean?
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noun The act of leaving someone or something behind completely, or the state of having been left that way.
"The children were taken into care after their parents' abandonment."
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noun In law, the formal giving up of a right, claim, or piece of property.
"The inventor's abandonment of the patent application meant anyone could use the idea."
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abandonment in a sentence
- The children were taken into care after their parents' abandonment.
- The company faced criticism over its abandonment of the small town factory.
- The inventor's abandonment of the patent application meant anyone could use the idea.
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What is "abandonment" in French?
"abandonment" in French is désertion, abandon. abandonment means: The act of leaving someone or something behind completely, or the state of having been left that way.
How do you use "abandonment" in a sentence?
Example: "The children were taken into care after their parents' abandonment." In French, "abandonment" is désertion, abandon.
Are there other ways to say "abandonment" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "abandonment": désertion, abandon.
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