Renoncé (en. Renounced)
/ʁənɔ̃se/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to someone who has abandoned a claim, a request, or a right.
He became a renounced man, leaving behind his youthful dreams.
Il est devenu un homme renoncé, laissant derrière lui ses rêves de jeunesse.
Who has turned away from their objectives.
His renounced attitude suggests that he no longer has ambition.
Son attitude renoncée laisse penser qu'il n'a plus d'ambition.
Etymology
From the verb 'to renounce', originating from the Latin 'renuntiare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to renounce something
To abandon a project or an intention.
renoncer à quelque chose
he has renounced
He decided to stop pursuing something.
il a renoncé
Related Words
to renounce
To abandon or turn away from something.
renoncer
to abandon
To set aside something or someone.
abandonner
to withdraw
To backtrack on a decision.
retirer
Slang Meanings
Withdrawn from one's projects.
He has been a bit renounced since his last failure.
Il est un peu renoncé depuis son dernier échec.
To lose desire or ambition.
After that situation, he became completely renounced.
Après cette situation, il est devenu complètement renoncé.