oubli

This is the 10875th most frequent French word.


oubli

"Oblivion" or "forgetfulness."


Here, 'oubli' refers to the act of forgetting something specific, indicating an action that was neglected.

L'oubli des clés lui a causé beaucoup de stress.

The forgetting of the keys caused him/her a lot of stress.


In this instance, 'oubli' indicates neglect or failure to perform an expected action, showing a lapsus or mistake.

Son oubli de répondre au courriel a été maladroit.

His/her forgetting to respond to the email was unwise.


Here, 'oubli' conveys a metaphorical sense, representing the state of being forgotten, often associated with abandonment or neglect over time.

Ce lieu est empreint d'oubli et de silence.

This place is filled with forgetting and silence.