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forsake in French

forsake in French is abandonner, renoncer — forsake means to abandon or give up someone or something, often permanently.

forsake in French

abandonner
verb
(transitive) To abandon, to give up, to leave (permanently), to renounce (someone or something).
renoncer
verb
(transitive) To abandon, to give up, to leave (permanently), to renounce (someone or something).

What does "forsake" mean?

  1. verb To abandon or give up someone or something, often permanently.
    "He refused to forsake his family during the crisis."
  2. verb To turn down or refuse something that is offered.
    "He forsook a comfortable job for the uncertainty of art."
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forsake in a sentence

  • He refused to forsake his family during the crisis.
  • She forsook her old ambitions to pursue a quieter life.
  • He forsook a comfortable job for the uncertainty of art.

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What is "forsake" in French?

"forsake" in French is abandonner, renoncer. forsake means: To abandon or give up someone or something, often permanently.

How do you use "forsake" in a sentence?

Example: "He refused to forsake his family during the crisis." In French, "forsake" is abandonner, renoncer.

Are there other ways to say "forsake" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "forsake": abandonner, renoncer.

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