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    Absences (en. Absences)

    /ap.sɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The fact of being absent.
    Frequent absences of students can affect their learning.
    Les absences fréquentes des étudiants peuvent affecter leur apprentissage.
    Situation where something is missing.
    The absences in the report raised doubts.
    Les absences dans le rapport ont soulevé des doutes.
    State of an employee who does not show up for work.
    Unjustified absences can lead to sanctions.
    Les absences injustifiées peuvent entraîner des sanctions.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'absentia', derived from 'absens', meaning 'not present'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    absence of proof
    Situation where there is no proof.
    absence de preuve
    prolonged absence
    Period during which someone is absent for a long time.
    absence prolongée
    noticeable absence
    Absence that is particularly felt.
    absence remarquée

    Related Words

    presence
    State of being there, being present.
    présence
    justified absence
    Absence for which a legitimate reason is provided.
    absence justificative
    voluntary absence
    Absence chosen by the individual.
    absence volontaire

    Slang Meanings

    To be unreachable
    He is unreachable during meetings.
    Il est aux abonnés absents lors des réunions.
    To go on vacation
    He took his absences to go to the beach.
    Il a pris ses absences pour aller à la plage.
    To be out of the loop
    She has been out of the loop for several weeks.
    Elle est hors circuit depuis plusieurs semaines.