quitter

Definition: to leave (not "to quit," which is a faux ami)

Il doit quitter la maison à 8h00 - He has to leave the house at 8:00

Je suis pressé ; il faut que je vous quitte - I'm in a hurry; I've got to go

Tout son courage l'a quitté - All of his courage left him

(au téléphone) Ne quittez pas - (on the phone) Don't hang up, Please hold

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Pronunciation: [kee tay]Audio Link