Quitter
Example: Je dois quitter la maison à huit heures demain.
Definition
"Quitter" is a verb meaning to leave or to go away from a place or person, often with the intention of not returning immediately. For example, in the sentence "Je dois quitter la maison à huit heures demain," it means to leave the house at eight o'clock tomorrow.
Etymology
The French verb "quitter" originates from the Old French word of the same spelling, derived from the Latin "quietare," meaning 'to calm' or 'to free.' Over time, its meaning shifted towards 'to leave' or 'to free oneself from' a place or obligation. Did you know that the concept of 'quitting' originally had a peaceful or relieving connotation?
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"Quitter" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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