discharge in French
discharge in French is licenciement, débit — discharge means to officially release someone from a hospital, job, the armed forces, or legal custody.
discharge in French
licenciement
(military) The act of releasing a member of the armed forces from service.
débit
(hydrology) The volume of water transported by a river in a certain amount of time, usually in units of m3/s (cubic meters per second).
What does "discharge" mean?
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verb To officially release someone from a hospital, job, the armed forces, or legal custody.
"The nurse said the doctors would discharge her this afternoon if she felt well."
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verb To fire a weapon, or to release something suddenly, such as a liquid, gas, or electrical charge.
"The battery discharged slowly overnight because the light had been left on."
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verb To fulfil or pay off a duty, debt, or obligation.
"He discharged his duty as best man by giving a warm speech."
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noun The act of releasing someone or something, such as a patient, employee, or soldier.
"The soldier's discharge from the navy came after a long, proud career."
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discharge in a sentence
- The nurse said the doctors would discharge her this afternoon if she felt well.
- He was discharged from the hospital after a week of treatment.
- The battery discharged slowly overnight because the light had been left on.
- The gun was accidentally discharged during cleaning.
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What is "discharge" in French?
"discharge" in French is licenciement, débit. discharge means: To officially release someone from a hospital, job, the armed forces, or legal custody.
How do you use "discharge" in a sentence?
Example: "The nurse said the doctors would discharge her this afternoon if she felt well." In French, "discharge" is licenciement, débit.
Are there other ways to say "discharge" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "discharge": licenciement, débit.
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