Laissez cet homme partir
Let that man go
Language note: Notice the imperative form with 'parler' for actions absolute.
Culture note: Hostage negotiation phrasing like this is more TV/film related than real life.
Context: You are trying to negotiate with a hostage taker who has a pizza delivery guy. You initially want to persuade the taker to let him go.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Laissez
[Leh-say]
Let
A command or request for someone to allow something to happen.
Laissez cet homme partir, s'il vous plaît.
Let this man leave, please.
cet
[Set]
This
A demonstrative adjective used to refer to a specific person or thing close by.
Cet homme a une pizza.
This man has a pizza.
homme
[Om]
Man
An adult human male.
Cet homme veut partir.
This man wants to leave.
partir
[Par-teer]
To leave
An action of going away from a place or a person.
Il veut partir dès que possible.
He wants to leave as soon as possible.
Phrase Parts
Laissez
Cet homme
Partir
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