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leave in French

leave in French is congé, permission, permis — leave means to go away from a place or person.

leave in French

congé
noun
Permission to be absent; time away from one's work.
permission
noun
Permission to be absent; time away from one's work.
permis
noun
Permission to be absent; time away from one's work.
congé
noun
(dated) Farewell, departure.
laisser
verb
quitter
verb
(transitive) To depart from; to end one's connection or affiliation with.
laisser
verb
(transitive) To depart from; to end one's connection or affiliation with.
partir
verb
(transitive) To give (something) to someone; to deliver (something) to a repository; to deposit.
quitter
verb
(transitive) To give (something) to someone; to deliver (something) to a repository; to deposit.

What does "leave" mean?

  1. verb To go away from a place or person.
    "She left the office at six o'clock."
  2. verb To let something remain in place, or to allow it to stay without taking it away.
    "Please leave the door open."
  3. verb To give something to someone, especially after death.
    "Her grandmother left her the family ring."
  4. noun Official permission to be absent from work, or the time away itself.
    "He took two weeks' leave after the baby was born."

leave in a sentence

  • She left the office at six o'clock.
  • He left home at eighteen to study abroad.
  • Please leave the door open.
  • They left the decision up to her.

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Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "leave" in French?

"leave" in French is congé, permission, permis. leave means: To go away from a place or person.

How do you use "leave" in a sentence?

Example: "She left the office at six o'clock." In French, "leave" is congé, permission, permis.

Are there other ways to say "leave" in French?

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "leave": congé, permission, permis, laisser, quitter, partir.

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