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to leave behind
[phrase form: leave]
01
laisser
to leave without taking someone or something with one
Transitive: to leave behind sb/sth | to leave behind sb/sth somewhere
Exemples
The fleeing family was forced to leave behind their belongings in their hurried escape.
La famille en fuite a été forcée de laisser derrière elle ses affaires dans sa fuite précipitée.
02
laisser derrière, laisser en héritage
to leave a lasting impact on the world or people through one's memories, legacy, and influence
Transitive: to leave behind a legacy
Exemples
The esteemed scientist left behind a wealth of groundbreaking discoveries that continue to shape our understanding of the world.
Le scientifique éminent a laissé derrière lui une richesse de découvertes révolutionnaires qui continuent de façonner notre compréhension du monde.
03
dépasser, surpasser
to surpass someone or something in development, achievement, or advancement
Transitive: to leave behind sb/sth
Exemples
The young athlete left her teammates behind during the race, demonstrating her exceptional speed and stamina.
La jeune athlète a laissé derrière ses coéquipiers pendant la course, démontrant sa vitesse et son endurance exceptionnelles.
04
laisser derrière, laisser une trace
to leave a mark or sign of something's presence, existence, or occurrence
Transitive: to leave behind a sign
Exemples
The ancient civilization left behind intricate carvings on the temple walls.
L'ancienne civilisation a laissé derrière elle des sculptures complexes sur les murs du temple.
05
laisser derrière, abandonner
to discard or abandon someone or something as no longer relevant or important to one's present or future
Transitive: to leave behind sth
Exemples
The entrepreneur left behind their troubled past, focusing on building a successful business and a brighter future.
L'entrepreneur a laissé derrière leur passé troublé, se concentrant sur la construction d'une entreprise prospère et d'un avenir meilleur.
06
laisser derrière, dépasser
to move past a person or thing
Transitive: to leave behind sth
Exemples
The fast-paced car left behind the slower vehicles on the highway.
La voiture rapide a laissé derrière les véhicules plus lents sur l'autoroute.
07
laisser derrière, laisser après soi
to be survived by individuals after one's death
Transitive: to leave behind family members
Exemples
Tragically, the accident claimed her life, leaving behind a grieving husband and two children.
Tragiquement, l'accident lui a coûté la vie, laissant derrière elle un mari en deuil et deux enfants.
