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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
noun
négliger
verb

What does "neglect" mean?

  1. verb To fail to give proper care or attention to someone or something.
    "The previous owners had neglected the garden for years."
  2. noun A lack of proper care or attention.
    "The house showed clear signs of long-term neglect."

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.

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Frequently asked questions

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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