quitter

This is the 543rd most frequent French word.


quitter

To leave, to quit, or to give up.


Here, 'quitter' is used to indicate leaving a specific place or event, such as the meeting.

Je dois quitter la réunion à midi.

I have to leave the meeting at noon.


In this sentence, 'quitter' expresses the action of leaving or resigning from a job or responsibility.

Elle a décidé de quitter son travail pour poursuivre ses rêves.

She decided to leave her job to pursue her dreams.


Here, 'quitter' is used to convey departing from a place to which one feels emotionally attached.

Il ne peut pas se résoudre à quitter cette ville qu'il aime tant.

He cannot bring himself to leave this city that he loves so much.