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    Renonce (en. Give up)

    /ʁə.nɔ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Abandonment of a right or a claim.
    His renunciation of the inheritance surprised the whole family.
    Sa renonce à l'héritage a surpris toute la famille.
    Act by which one gives up a choice or a project.
    The renunciation of her dream of becoming an artist was difficult for her.
    La renonce à son rêve de devenir artiste était difficile pour elle.
    verb
    To give up something.
    He decided to give up his job to travel.
    Il a décidé de renoncer à son emploi pour voyager.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'renoncer', derived from Latin 'renuntiare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    gives up on his dreams
    Abandon one's aspirations or desires.
    renonce à ses rêves
    make a renunciation
    Make the decision to formally give up something.
    faire une renonce

    Related Words

    renunciation
    Action of giving up something.
    renoncement
    waiver
    Action of giving up a right or a claim.
    renonciation

    Slang Meanings

    Throw in the towel.
    He really threw in the towel after his last failure.
    Il a vraiment baissé les bras après sa dernière échec.
    Letting go.
    It's time to let go and move on.
    Il est temps de lâcher prise et d'avancer.