perdu
/pərˈduː/
adjective
- Hidden or concealed, especially in a military context (as in a soldier placed in a hidden or dangerous position).
- During the siege, a few brave soldiers were sent perdu to spy on the fortress.
- The scout lay perdu in the tall grass, watching the enemy camp.
- The treasure was kept perdu in a secret chamber beneath the castle.
- Lost; beyond recovery or hope.
- The ancient manuscript was considered perdu until it turned up in a private collection.
- He felt his chance at happiness was perdu after the argument.
- After the shipwreck, all hope of finding survivors seemed perdu.
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