English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

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
noun
absence
noun
Lack; deficiency; non-existence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
manque
noun
Lack; deficiency; non-existence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
absence
noun
(fencing) Lack of contact between blades.
absence du fer
noun
(fencing) Lack of contact between blades.

What does "absence" mean?

  1. noun The state of not being in a place where one is expected.
    "His absence from the meeting was noted by the board."
  2. noun A lack or non-existence of something.
    "The project stalled due to the absence of proper funding."

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.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

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.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.