oublier

Senses

1. 1.

   to forget

   to fail to remember or recall something

2. 2.

   to forget; to leave behind

   to unintentionally leave something in a place

3. 3.

   to forget (about); to ignore

   to cease thinking about or paying attention to someone/something

Examples

• "J'ai oublié son nom."

  I forgot his name.

• "Ne oublie pas tes clés avant de partir."

  Don't forget your keys before leaving.

• "Il a oublié son parapluie au restaurant."

  He left his umbrella behind at the restaurant.

Usage

Common, everyday verb. Constructions: oublier + noun, oublier de + infinitive (I forgot to call), oublier que + clause. Often used reflexively (s'oublier = to forget oneself, lose self-control). Avoid confusing with "manquer" (to miss).