loss in French
loss in French is perte, défaite — loss means the state of no longer having something you once had.
loss in French
perte
défaite
(countable) Defeat; an instance of being defeated.
perte
(countable) Defeat; an instance of being defeated.
What does "loss" mean?
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noun The state of no longer having something you once had.
"The loss of the old library left the village without a quiet place to read."
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noun Defeat in a game, contest, or war.
"A narrow loss in the semi-final left the players in tears."
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noun The grief felt after someone close to you dies.
"He never really got over the loss of his wife."
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noun An amount of money spent or given up without a matching gain.
"The little cafe ran at a loss all winter before business picked up."
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loss in a sentence
- The loss of the old library left the village without a quiet place to read.
- After the loss of his hearing, he learned to sign.
- A narrow loss in the semi-final left the players in tears.
- Our chess club suffered a heavy loss against the neighbouring school.
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What is "loss" in French?
"loss" in French is perte, défaite. loss means: The state of no longer having something you once had.
How do you use "loss" in a sentence?
Example: "The loss of the old library left the village without a quiet place to read." In French, "loss" is perte, défaite.
Are there other ways to say "loss" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "loss": perte, défaite.
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