This is the 665th most frequent French word.
perte
Loss.
Here, 'perte' is used as a noun referring to the loss of something significant, namely the job.
La perte de son emploi l'a beaucoup affecté.
The loss of his job affected him greatly.
In this sentence, 'perte' again acts as a noun, indicating something that was taken away or lost in a broader sense, possibly emotionally or materially.
Après cette perte, elle a eu du mal à rebondir.
After that loss, she struggled to bounce back.
The term 'perte' specifically refers to a financial loss in this sentence, showing its use in economic or monetary contexts.