perdre de vue
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perdre de vue
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
a. to lose sight of
Il y avait beaucoup de monde au festival. J'ai rapidement perdu Sandra de vue.There were a lot of people at the festival. I quickly lost sight of Sandra.
2. (figurative) (to no longer have contact with)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. to lose touch with (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Après le déménagement, Pavel a perdu de vue quelques copains.After the move, Pavel lost touch with a few friends.
3. (figurative) (to give up)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. to lose sight of (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Mon entraîneur me pousse pour que je ne perde pas mon objectif de vue.My coach pushes me so that I don't lose sight of my goal.
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