lose

• Verbe indiquant la perte de quelque chose, une défaite ou un échec dans une compétition.

A verb used to indicate the act of no longer having something, failing to win, or being defeated.

verbe irrégulier

1. Be unable to findA1formal

   To be unable to locate something that you had before.

   Perdre (ne plus trouver)

   • I lost my keys yesterday.
   • She lost her phone at the concert.
   • Don't lose your ticket.

   Synonymesmislaymisplace

   Antonymesdiscoverfind

2. Be defeatedA1formal

   To fail to win a game, competition, or election.

   perdre (être vaincu)

   • Our team lost the match 2-1.
   • He lost the election by a narrow margin.
   • They lost to the champions in the final.

   Synonymesgo down

   Antonymesprevailtriumphwin

3. Experience a lossA2formal

   To no longer have something, such as money, health, or a loved one.

   perdre (subir une perte)

   • The company lost a lot of money last year.
   • She lost her job during the recession.
   • He lost his father at a young age.

   Synonymesdropforfeitmisplacesquanderwaste

   Antonymesgainkeeprecoverretain