noun
le oubli
oversight
C’est le fait de ne plus se souvenir de quelque chose ou de quelqu’un.
Oubli is a French noun that translates to "forgetfulness" or "omission" in English. It refers to the act or state of forgetting something.
Meaning:
- Forgetfulness: The inability to remember or a lapse of memory.
- Example: "J'ai un oubli dans ma liste" means "I forgot something on my list."
- Omission: Something that was left out or neglected to be included or done.
- Example: "C'est un oubli de sa part" can mean "It's an omission on his/her part."
Parts:
- The word "oubli" comes from the verb "oublier", which means "to forget."
Synonyms:
- Amnésie (amnesia)
- Lapsus (slip, mistake)
- Négligence (neglect, in the context of omission)
Antonyms:
- Souvenir (memory, remembrance)
- Mémorisation (memorization)
- Rappel (reminder)
In summary, oubli covers both a personal lapse of memory and the notion of unintentionally leaving something out.
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Examples
Cet oubli a causé un retard important.noun
This oversight caused a significant delay.
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