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    Absence (en. Absence)

    [apsɑ̃s]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of a being or thing that is not present.
    The absence of evidence slowed down the investigation.
    L'absence de preuves a ralenti l'enquête.
    Lack, non-existence, or withdrawal of a person or thing.
    His absence from the meeting surprised everyone.
    Son absence lors de la réunion a surpris tout le monde.
    Time during which a person is not present in a place or activity.
    He has an extended absence due to personal reasons.
    Il a une absence prolongée due à des raisons personnelles.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'absentia', which means 'absence' or 'lack'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    absence of
    Lack of something.
    absence de
    to be absent
    Not being present at an event.
    faire absence
    in the absence of
    Due to the lack of something.
    en l'absence de
    in absence
    The state of not being present.
    en absence

    Related Words

    absent
    Who is not present.
    absent
    absenteeism
    Tendency to be often absent, especially in school or work settings.
    absentéisme
    extended absence
    Absence that lasts a long time.
    absence prolongée

    Slang Meanings

    Not there
    He's not there today, it's an absence.
    Il est pas là aujourd'hui, c'est une absence.
    It's the absence
    It's the absence that speaks when he is not there.
    C'est l'absence qui parle quand il n'est pas là.