to leave behind
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Définition et signification de « leave behind » en anglais

to leave behind
01

laisser

to leave without taking someone or something with one 
Transitive: to leave behind sb/sth | to leave behind sb/sth somewhere
to leave behind definition and meaning
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
à particule
verbe d’action
régulier
séparable
particule
behind
verbe de base
leave
présent
leave behind
3e personne du singulier
leaves behind
participe présent
leaving behind
passé simple
left behind
participe passé
left behind
Exemples
The explorer left his trusty compass behind in the cave. 

L'explorateur a laissé derrière sa boussole fidèle dans la grotte.

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 beloved musician has left a legacy of inspiring music behind that will touch generations to come. 

Le musicien bien-aimé a laissé derrière lui un héritage de musique inspirante qui touchera les générations à venir.

03

dépasser, surpasser

to surpass someone or something in development, achievement, or advancement 
Transitive: to leave behind sb/sth
Exemples
The company's innovative technology left behind its competitors in the market. 

La technologie innovante de l'entreprise a laissé derrière ses concurrents sur le marché.

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 author left a trail of breadcrumbs behind in their story, subtly hinting at future revelations or plot twists. 

L'auteur a laissé derrière une piste de miettes de pain dans son histoire, laissant subtilement entrevoir de futures révélations ou rebondissements.

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 artist left behind their childhood dreams of becoming a doctor, embracing their passion for painting instead. 

L'artiste a abandonné ses rêves d'enfance de devenir médecin, embrassant plutôt sa passion pour la peinture.

06

laisser derrière, dépasser

to move past a person or thing 
Transitive: to leave behind sth
Exemples
With each step, the exhausted hiker left the steep mountain trail behind. 

À chaque pas, le randonneur épuisé laissait derrière lui le sentier de montagne escarpé.

07

laisser derrière, laisser après soi

to be survived by individuals after one's death 
Transitive: to leave behind family members
Exemples
Despite his untimely demise, John left behind a loving family who cherished his memory. 

Malgré son décès prématuré, John a laissé derrière lui une famille aimante qui chérissait sa mémoire.

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