lost

lost
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. perdu
I can’t find my wedding ring. I’m afraid it might be lost.Je ne trouve pas mon alliance. J’ai peur qu’elle ne soit perdue.
b. égaré
I think my keys are lost. - Did you check all your pockets?Je pense que mes clés sont égarées. - Tu as vérifié toutes tes poches ?
a. perdu
That little boy looks like he's lost.Ce petit garçon a l’air perdu.
3.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(confused)
a. perdu
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
I'm completely lost. Could you explain that again?Je suis complètement perdu. Tu peux me réexpliquer ?
a. perdu
Time spent arguing with Alex felt completely lost.Le temps passé à se disputer avec Alex semblait complètement perdu.
a. qui se perd
Calligraphy is becoming a lost art.La calligraphie est un art qui se perd.
6.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(engrossed)
a. perdu
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Nicole was so lost in her book that she didn't hear the doorbell.Nicole était tellement perdue dans son livre qu’elle n’a pas entendu la sonnette.
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