fravær — meaning in English

English meaning

• absence noun The state of not being in a place where one is expected.
• truancy noun The act of staying away from school without permission or a valid reason.

Senses

fravær is used for these senses in English:

• absence Failure to be present where one is expected, wanted, or needed; nonattendance; deficiency. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
• truancy The act of shirking from responsibilities and duties, especially from attending school.

absence — full definition

1. noun The state of not being in a place where one is expected.
2. noun A lack or non-existence of something.

truancy — full definition

1. noun The act of staying away from school without permission or a valid reason.
2. noun Absence from any duty or place where a person is expected to be, without leave.

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