No. 665 in French
perte
Loss.
In a sentence
La perte de son emploi l'a beaucoup affecté.
The loss of his job affected him greatly.
Here, 'perte' is used as a noun referring to the loss of something significant, namely the job.
Après cette perte, elle a eu du mal à rebondir.
After that loss, she struggled to bounce back.
In this sentence, 'perte' again acts as a noun, indicating something that was taken away or lost in a broader sense, possibly emotionally or materially.
Ils ont subi une perte importante dans leurs investissements.
They suffered a significant loss in their investments.
The term 'perte' specifically refers to a financial loss in this sentence, showing its use in economic or monetary contexts.
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