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forsaking

/fɔːˈseɪ.kɪŋ/

/fɔrˈseɪ.kɪŋ/

forsakingnoun

forsakings

Gerund functioning as a common noun.

Translations

abandonSens général : action d’abandonner ou de renoncer à quelqu’un ou à quelque chose.

His sudden forsaking of the project surprised everyone.

Son abandon soudain du projet a surpris tout le monde.

Additional translations

renoncementEmploi plus précis quand il s’agit de renoncer à quelque chose volontairement.

Definitions

The act or an instance of abandoning, renouncing, or deserting someone or something.

His sudden forsaking of the project surprised everyone.

forsakinggerund / present participle

Used attributively to describe someone or something that abandons.

Translations

abandonnantParticipe présent employé adjectivement.

They tried to understand his forsaking attitude toward his old friends.

Ils ont essayé de comprendre son attitude abandonnante envers ses vieux amis.

Additional translations

délaissantNuance plus littéraire ou soutenue.

Definitions

Abandoning or renouncing; that is leaving someone or something behind.

They tried to understand his forsaking attitude toward his old friends.

forsakeverb

forsaking

ing-form

forsook

Past Simple

forsaken

Past Participle

forsaking

ing-form

/fɔːˈseɪk/

/fɔrˈseɪk/

Translations

délaisserSurtout pour une personne, un lieu ou une chose que l’on quitte ou néglige durablement.

They forsook the village and never returned.

Ils ont délaissé le village et ne sont jamais revenus.

abandonner

He decided to forsake his old habits and start a new life.

Il a décidé d'abandonner ses vieilles habitudes et de commencer une nouvelle vie.

renoncer àS’emploie quand on abandonne volontairement quelque chose de précieux, souhaité ou apprécié.

She chose to forsake her career to take care of her family.

Elle a choisi de renoncer à sa carrière pour s’occuper de sa famille.

Definitions

To abandon or leave someone or something entirely.

He decided to forsake his old habits and start a new life.

To renounce or give up something valued or enjoyed.

She chose to forsake her career to take care of her family.

Synonyms

give up

cast off

Antonyms