deserted

• Décrit un lieu où il n'y a pas de personnes, souvent en évoquant un sentiment de solitude ou d'abandon.

Describes a place that is empty of people, often giving a feeling of loneliness or abandonment.

1. Abandoned or emptyB1formal

   Having no people; empty and abandoned.

   désert, abandonné

   • The streets were deserted late at night.
   • They found a deserted house on the hill.
   • The beach was completely deserted in winter.

   Synonymesabandonedderelictdesolateemptyisolatedlonelyneglecteduninhabitedvacant

   Antonymesbusycrowdedinhabitedoccupiedpeopledpopulated

2. Forsaken or left behindB2formal

   Left by a person who no longer wants to stay or care for someone or something.

   abandonné

   • The deserted puppy was taken to the animal shelter.
   • She felt deserted by her friends after the argument.
   • The old factory stood deserted for decades.

   Synonymesabandonedleftmaroonedneglectedstranded

   Antonymesattendedcherishedinhabitedoccupiedpopulated

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de quitter quelqu'un ou quelque chose, ou d'abandonner un lieu ou une obligation sans intention de revenir.

A verb used to indicate the act of abandoning someone or something, or leaving a place or duty without intention of returning.

1. Abandon or leaveB2formal

   To leave someone or something behind, often in a way that is considered wrong or disloyal.

   Abandonner, délaisser

   • He deserted his family and moved abroad.
   • The soldier was accused of deserting his post during the battle.
   • She felt deserted by her friends when she needed them most.

   Synonymesabandonbetrayditchforsakejiltleavemaroonstrand

   Antonymesaccompanyremainstaysupport

2. Forsake or give upB2formal

   To stop supporting or being involved with someone or something.

   abandonner, délaisser

   • His courage deserted him at the critical moment.
   • Many supporters deserted the party after the scandal.
   • Her luck seemed to have deserted her during the competition.

   Synonymesabandonditchforsakegive upjiltleavemaroonquitstrand

   Antonymesaidhelpremainstaysupport