layoff in French

layoff in French is chômage technique, licenciement économique.

layoff in French

chômage technique

noun

(chiefly, US) A dismissal of employees from their jobs because of tightened budgetary constraints or work shortage (not due to poor performance or misconduct).

licenciement économique

noun

(chiefly, US) A dismissal of employees from their jobs because of tightened budgetary constraints or work shortage (not due to poor performance or misconduct).

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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