laisser
leave (behind)
abandon
forget (somewhere)
J'ai laissé mes clés sur la table du salon.
I left my keys on the living-room table.
allow
permit
let (someone do something)
Laisse-moi finir mon café tranquillement.
Let me finish my coffee in peace.
leave (someone or something) in a certain state
cause to be (a certain way)
Notes
GENERAL INFO
"Laisser" is a verb meaning "to leave" (an object behind), "to let," or "to allow."
USAGE
It's commonly used for leaving an object somewhere (e.g., "J'ai laissé mon sac à la maison" - I left my bag at home) or allowing/letting someone do something (e.g., "Il m'a laissé partir" - He let me go). It can also mean "to leave" a mark or impression.
TRAPS
Don't confuse "laisser" with "quitter" (to leave a person or a place permanently) or "partir" (to depart, to leave a place oneself). "Laisser" implies leaving something or someone *behind*, or giving permission.
CONJUGATION - 1st Group
Je laisse
Tu laisses
Il/elle/on laisse
Nous laissons
Vous laissez
Ils/elles laissent
