absence in French
absence in French is absence, manque, absence du fer — absence means the state of not being in a place where one is expected.
absence in French
absence
absence
Lack; deficiency; non-existence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
manque
Lack; deficiency; non-existence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
absence
(fencing) Lack of contact between blades.
absence du fer
(fencing) Lack of contact between blades.
What does "absence" mean?
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noun The state of not being in a place where one is expected.
"His absence from the meeting was noted by the board."
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noun A lack or non-existence of something.
"The project stalled due to the absence of proper funding."
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absence in a sentence
- His absence from the meeting was noted by the board.
- Her prolonged absence worried her colleagues.
- The project stalled due to the absence of proper funding.
- In the absence of a map, we simply followed the signs.
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What is "absence" in French?
"absence" in French is absence, manque, absence du fer. absence means: The state of not being in a place where one is expected.
How do you use "absence" in a sentence?
Example: "His absence from the meeting was noted by the board." In French, "absence" is absence, manque, absence du fer.
Are there other ways to say "absence" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "absence": absence, manque, absence du fer.
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