lose in French
lose in French is perdre, égarer, enlever — lose means to no longer have something you once had, whether by accident, carelessness, or misfortune.
lose in French
perdre
perdre
(transitive) To cease to have (something) in one's possession or capability.
égarer
(transitive) To cease to have (something) in one's possession or capability.
enlever
(transitive, informal) To shed, remove, discard, or eliminate.
retirer
(transitive, informal) To shed, remove, discard, or eliminate.
What does "lose" mean?
-
verb To no longer have something you once had, whether by accident, carelessness, or misfortune.
"She lost her keys somewhere between the car and the front door."
-
verb To fail to win a game, competition, or argument.
"The home team lost the final by a single point."
-
verb To become unable to find your way, or to no longer be able to follow or track someone or something.
"We lost the trail once the snow started falling."
lose in a sentence
- She lost her keys somewhere between the car and the front door.
- He lost his job when the factory closed down.
- The home team lost the final by a single point.
- Don't take it personally if you lose this round.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "lose" in French?
"lose" in French is perdre, égarer, enlever. lose means: To no longer have something you once had, whether by accident, carelessness, or misfortune.
How do you use "lose" in a sentence?
Example: "She lost her keys somewhere between the car and the front door." In French, "lose" is perdre, égarer, enlever.
Are there other ways to say "lose" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "lose": perdre, égarer, enlever, retirer.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.