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/a.bɑ̃.dɔ̃/
1.
nounmasculine
act of leaving someone or something; desertion
giving up (a project, an effort, a competition)
L'abandon du projet a surpris toute l'équipe.
The abandonment of the project surprised the whole team.
Synonyms:renoncement, désertion, délaissement
2.
nounmasculine
state of neglect; condition of being left to decay or unused
La vieille usine est à l'abandon depuis dix ans.
The old factory has been abandoned/left to decay for ten years.
Synonyms:délaissement, négligence
3.
nounmasculine
uninhibited behaviour; complete lack of restraint; letting go (emotionally)
Elle a dansé avec abandon toute la soirée.
She danced with abandon all evening.
Synonyms:laisser-aller, entrain