French Verb 'abandonner': Complete Guide to Meaning, Conjugation & Usage

In French, mastering the verb "abandonner" is crucial for effective communication. This versatile verb has multiple meanings and conjugations, making it a fundamental part of any language learner's vocabulary.

What Does 'abandonner' Mean in French?

The French verb "abandonner" can mean to: * Give up or abandon something * Leave someone or something behind * Discontinue or stop doing something In addition, "abandonner" can also imply a sense of surrender or resignation.

Conjugation of 'abandonner'

Pronoun	Present	Passé composé	Futur simple
J'abandonne	Je abandonne	j'ai abandonné	j'abandonnerai
Tu abandonnes	Vous abandonnez
	Ils/elles abandonnent
Nous abandonnons	Vous abandonnez
Ils/elles abandonnent	Ils/elles abandonnent

How to Use 'abandonner' in a Sentence'

* Je vais abandonner mon poste de travail pour aller étudier à l'étranger. (I'm going to give up my job to study abroad.) * J'ai abandonné ma tentative de perdre du poids, car je n'y arrivais pas. (I gave up trying to lose weight because I wasn't making progress.) * Elle a abandonné son métier pour se consacrer à sa famille. (She left her job to focus on her family.) * Nous avons abandonné la poursuite des poursuites pénales contre lui. (We dropped the charges against him.)

Common Expressions and Phrases with 'abandonner'

* C'est le jeu, faut abandonner ! (It's all over, we have to give up!) * Il est temps de abandonner et de se réorienter. (It's time to give up and reorient ourselves.) * J'ai abandonné l'idée d'acheter cette maison, trop coûteuse. (I gave up on the idea of buying this house, it was too expensive.) * Le gouvernement a abandonné ses promesses électorales. (The government has given up on its election promises.)

Tips for Remembering 'abandonner'

* Practice conjugating "abandonner" in different tenses and contexts. * Use flashcards to memorize common phrases and expressions containing the verb. Practice the verb abandonner on My-French.com