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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
noun
(military) The act of releasing a member of the armed forces from service.
débit
noun
(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?

  1. verb To officially release someone from a hospital, job, the armed forces, or legal custody.
    "He was discharged from the hospital after a week of treatment."
  2. verb To fire a weapon, or to release something suddenly, such as a liquid, gas, or electrical charge.
    "The gun was accidentally discharged during cleaning."
  3. verb To fulfil or pay off a duty, debt, or obligation.
    "The company discharged its debts before going into liquidation."
  4. noun The act of releasing someone or something, such as a patient, employee, or soldier.
    "He received his discharge papers a month early."

discharge in a sentence

  • He was discharged from the hospital after a week of treatment.
  • She was honorably discharged from the army after ten years of service.
  • The gun was accidentally discharged during cleaning.
  • Untreated waste was discharged directly into the river.

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Frequently asked questions

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: "He was discharged from the hospital after a week of treatment." 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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