No. 2,374 in French
quitte
Free, clear, or released from obligation.
In a sentence
Elle quitte la maison de bonne heure.
She leaves the house early.
In this sentence, 'quitte' is a verb meaning 'leaves' or 'departs'.
Quitte à arriver en retard, elle a pris son temps.
Even if it meant arriving late, she took her time.
Here, 'quitte' is used in the expression 'quitte à,' meaning 'even if it meant.'
Il quitte rarement son bureau avant la nuit.
He rarely leaves his office before nightfall.
In this sentence, 'quitte' again functions as a verb meaning 'leaves' or 'departs.'
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