laisser
let
The French word 'laisser' is used to express the concept of 'let' in English, often in the context of allowing or permitting something to happen. For instance, 'laissez-moi' means 'let me', and 'laissez-le faire' means 'let him do it'. However, it can also be used to express the idea of leaving something behind, as in 'laisser tomber' which means 'to drop or leave something'.
Example sentences using: laisser
Il faut toujours laisser une note.
You must always leave a note.
In this sentence, 'laisser' is used in context to imply leaving a physical object, in this case, a note. The imperative form 'Il faut toujours' is used as 'must always' in English.
Ne me laisse pas ici!
Don't leave me here!
In this example, 'laisser' is employed as a command in a negative form. The 'me' serves as the object to the verb 'laisse', indicating the speaker is the one not to be left. It communicates a direct and urgent plea.
Je vais laisser la porte ouverte.
I will leave the door open.
Here, 'laisser' is used in future tense ('vais laisser'), denoting a future action. It is used in context to explain leaving something (the door) in a certain condition (open). This kind of phrase is commonly used when referring to a change in state or condition due to the speaker's future action.