B1 Collocation Neutral

Perdre le contrôle.

To lose control.

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Meaning

To no longer be able to manage a situation or oneself.

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Cultural Background

In French corporate culture, 'perdre le contrôle' is a serious admission of failure.

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Article usage

Always use 'le' before 'contrôle'.

Meaning

To no longer be able to manage a situation or oneself.

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Article usage

Always use 'le' before 'contrôle'.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

Quand il a vu les résultats, il a ____ de ses nerfs.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: perdu le contrôle

This is the standard collocation for losing composure.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank B1

Quand il a vu les résultats, il a ____ de ses nerfs.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: perdu le contrôle

This is the standard collocation for losing composure.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, always use 'le'.

Related Phrases

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Perdre les pédales

synonym

To lose it/go crazy

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