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    Démission (en. Resignation)

    /de.mi.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Renunciation of a position or responsibility.
    His resignation from the position of director surprised everyone.
    Sa démission du poste de directeur a surpris tout le monde.
    Letter or document by which a person announces their resignation.
    He submitted his resignation in writing.
    Il a remis sa démission par écrit.
    Act of voluntarily leaving one's job.
    She decided to resign to dedicate herself to her studies.
    Elle a pris la décision de donner sa démission pour se consacrer à ses études.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'dimissio', which means 'the act of sending away'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    resignation from position
    Renunciation of a job or position.
    démission de poste
    to accept a resignation
    To accept someone's decision to leave their job.
    accepter une démission
    to announce a resignation
    To publicly inform that one is leaving their position.
    annoncer une démission

    Related Words

    terminate
    To end a contract or agreement.
    résilier
    departure
    To leave a place, often referring to a job.
    depart

    Slang Meanings

    To bail out
    He decided to bail out by resigning.
    Il a décidé de se barrer en donnant sa démission.
    To pack one's bags
    She packed her bags after announcing her resignation.
    Elle a fait ses valises après avoir annoncé sa démission.