GENERAL INFO

Laissez is a verb form of *laisser* (to leave, to let, to allow). It is the 'vous' form (second person plural) in the present tense, imperative, or passé simple.

USAGE

As a present tense statement: "Vous laissez le livre sur la table." (You leave the book on the table.)

As an imperative command: "Laissez-moi tranquille !" (Leave me alone!) or "Laissez-nous faire." (Let us do it.)

TRAPS

Do not confuse laissez (the 'vous' form) with the infinitive "laisser" (to leave/let) or the 'tu' form "laisse". Always use laissez when addressing "vous" (you plural or formal singular).