perdre

Senses

1. 1.

   to lose

   to no longer have or possess something, either by accident or intentionally

2. 2.

   to waste

   to use time, money, or resources poorly or without benefit

3. 3.

   to lose (a game/contest)

   to be defeated in a competition or match

4. 4.

   to lose (a person)

   to be separated from or bereaved of someone, especially through death

Examples

• "J'ai perdu mes clés ce matin."

  I lost my keys this morning.

• "Ne perds pas ton temps avec ce projet."

  Don't waste your time on this project.

• "L'équipe a perdu le match 3 à 2."

  The team lost the match 3 to 2.

Usage

Common in everyday speech. Note the reflexive use *se perdre* (to lose oneself, to get lost). Conjugates regularly as a -re verb; common stem changes in compound forms (*perdu* for past participle). Often collocates with specific nouns: perdre du temps, perdre une occasion, perdre courage.