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resign in French

resign in French is abandonner, céder, renoncer — resign means to formally give up a job or position.

resign in French

abandonner
verb
céder
verb
renoncer
verb
résigner
verb
se faire une raison
verb
léguer
verb
(transitive) To hand over (something to someone), place into the care or control of another.
démissionner
verb
(transitive, or, intransitive) To voluntarily leave (a job or position), in particular a hard-fought position of high status. [from 14th c.]
abdiquer
verb
(transitive, or, intransitive) To voluntarily leave (a job or position), in particular a hard-fought position of high status. [from 14th c.]

What does "resign" mean?

  1. verb To formally give up a job or position.
    "The minister resigned after the scandal broke."
  2. verb To accept an unwelcome situation as unavoidable (usually "resign oneself").
    "He resigned himself to a long wait at the airport."
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resign in a sentence

  • The minister resigned after the scandal broke.
  • She resigned from her role as manager to start her own business.
  • He resigned himself to a long wait at the airport.

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What is "resign" in French?

"resign" in French is abandonner, céder, renoncer. resign means: To formally give up a job or position.

How do you use "resign" in a sentence?

Example: "The minister resigned after the scandal broke." In French, "resign" is abandonner, céder, renoncer.

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

Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "resign": abandonner, céder, renoncer, résigner, se faire une raison, léguer.

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