English-French translations for forfeit

forfaire
perdre
Sinon, nous risquons de perdre l'union nordique des passeports. Otherwise, perhaps we are forfeiting our Nordic customs union. Malgré les difficultés, les parties n'ont pas voulu perdre les progrès qui ont malgré tout été atteints. Despite the difficulties, the parties have not wanted to forfeit the progress achieved in spite of everything. Si l'on ne veut pas perdre la confiance des habitants des régions concernées, il faut le dire clairement et honnêtement, le plus tôt possible. If we are not to forfeit the trust of people in the affected regions, we must point this out clearly, honestly and at an early stage.
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A penalty for or consequence of a misdemeanor
A thing forfeited; that which is taken from somebody in requital of a misdeed committed; that which is lost, or the right to which is alienated, by a crime, breach of contract, etc
Something deposited and redeemable by a sportive fine as part of a game
Injury; wrong; mischief
To suffer the loss of something by wrongdoing or non-compliance
To lose a contest, game, match, or other form of competition by voluntary withdrawal, by failing to attend or participate, or by violation of the rules
To be guilty of a misdeed; to be criminal; to transgress
Lost or alienated for an offense or crime; liable to penal seizure

He who murders pays the forfeit of his own life.
He forfeited his last chance of an early release from jail by repeatedly attacking another inmate.
Because only nine players were present, the football team was forced to forfeit the game.

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