resign in French
resign in French is abandonner, céder, renoncer — resign means to formally give up a job or position.
resign in French
abandonner
céder
renoncer
résigner
se faire une raison
léguer
(transitive) To hand over (something to someone), place into the care or control of another.
démissionner
(transitive, or, intransitive) To voluntarily leave (a job or position), in particular a hard-fought position of high status. [from 14th c.]
abdiquer
(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?
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verb To formally give up a job or position.
"The minister resigned after the scandal broke."
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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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