A1 verb Neutre #130 le plus courant

lose

/luːz/

To be unable to find something that you previously had or owned. It also means to fail to win a game, competition, or argument.

Exemples

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1

I often lose my car keys in the morning.

I often lose my car keys in the morning.

2

Please ensure that you do not lose the provided identification badge.

Please ensure that you do not lose the provided identification badge.

3

I'm going to lose my mind if this noise doesn't stop!

I'm going to lose my mind if this noise doesn't stop!

Famille de mots

Nom
loss
Verb
lose
Adjectif
lost
Apparenté
loser
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Astuce mémo

Lose has only one 'o' because you lost the other one! (Loose has two 'o's because it has extra room).

Quiz rapide

If you ___ your passport, you must go to the embassy immediately.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : lose

Exemples

1

I often lose my car keys in the morning.

everyday

I often lose my car keys in the morning.

2

Please ensure that you do not lose the provided identification badge.

formal

Please ensure that you do not lose the provided identification badge.

3

I'm going to lose my mind if this noise doesn't stop!

informal

I'm going to lose my mind if this noise doesn't stop!

4

Experimental subjects may lose interest if the tasks are too repetitive.

academic

Experimental subjects may lose interest if the tasks are too repetitive.

5

The company is projected to lose a significant amount of money this quarter.

business

The company is projected to lose a significant amount of money this quarter.

Famille de mots

Nom
loss
Verb
lose
Adjectif
lost
Apparenté
loser

Collocations courantes

lose weight to become thinner
lose hope to stop believing something good will happen
lose interest to stop being excited about something
lose a game to be defeated in a match
lose track of time to not notice how much time has passed

Phrases Courantes

lose touch

to stop communicating with someone

lose heart

to become discouraged

lose one's way

to become lost while traveling

Souvent confondu avec

lose vs loose

'Lose' is a verb (to misplace), while 'loose' is an adjective (not tight).

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Notes d'usage

Lose is an irregular verb. Its past tense and past participle forms are both 'lost'.

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Erreurs courantes

Many learners mistakenly spell the verb as 'loose'. Remember that 'lose' rhymes with 'choose'.

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Astuce mémo

Lose has only one 'o' because you lost the other one! (Loose has two 'o's because it has extra room).

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Origine du mot

From the Old English word 'losian,' meaning to perish or become lost.

Modèles grammaticaux

Irregular verb: lose (present), lost (past), lost (past participle). Transitive verb: usually followed by a direct object (e.g., lose weight, lose keys). Commonly used in the passive voice: 'The keys were lost.'
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Contexte culturel

In many English-speaking cultures, the word 'loser' is used as a harsh insult for someone perceived as unsuccessful.

Quiz rapide

If you ___ your passport, you must go to the embassy immediately.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : lose

Mots lis

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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