neglect in French
neglect in French is négligence, négliger — neglect means to fail to give proper care or attention to someone or something.
neglect in French
négligence
négliger
What does "neglect" mean?
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verb To fail to give proper care or attention to someone or something.
"The previous owners had neglected the garden for years."
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noun A lack of proper care or attention.
"The house showed clear signs of long-term neglect."
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neglect in a sentence
- The previous owners had neglected the garden for years.
- Don't neglect your own health while you're looking after everyone else.
- The house showed clear signs of long-term neglect.
- The old playground fell into disrepair through years of neglect by the council.
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What is "neglect" in French?
"neglect" in French is négligence, négliger. neglect means: To fail to give proper care or attention to someone or something.
How do you use "neglect" in a sentence?
Example: "The previous owners had neglected the garden for years." In French, "neglect" is négligence, négliger.
Are there other ways to say "neglect" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "neglect": négligence, négliger.
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