Also means
neglected
Usage Note
abandonné is the past participle of abandonner used as an adjective. It can describe places (une maison abandonnée), animals, or people. The feminine form is abandonnée. In emotional contexts it conveys a strong sense of having been forsaken.
Examples
"Ils ont trouvé un chien abandonné."
Natural Translation
They found an abandoned dog.
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