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    Renoncement (en. Renunciation)

    /ʁə.nɔ̃.sə.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Action of renouncing, abandoning something.
    His renouncement of competition surprised everyone.
    Son renoncement à la compétition a surpris tout le monde.
    Statement by which one renounces a right.
    The renouncement of his inheritance is a decision with serious consequences.
    Le renoncement à son héritage est une décision lourde de conséquences.
    Voluntary sacrifice of something for a cause.
    His renouncement of a vacation to help others is admirable.
    Son renoncement à des vacances pour aider les autres est admirable.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to renounce', originating from the Latin 'renuntiare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to renounce one's dreams
    To abandon one's ambitions or aspirations.
    renoncer à ses rêves
    act of renouncement
    A formal procedure in which one abandons a right.
    acte de renoncement
    voluntary renouncement
    Conscious and chosen abandonment of something.
    renoncement volontaire

    Related Words

    to renounce
    To cease claiming or wanting something.
    renoncer
    abandonment
    Action of setting something aside.
    abandon
    withdrawal
    Action of withdrawing from an obligation or commitment.
    désistement

    Slang Meanings

    To throw in the towel
    He finally decided to throw in the towel and withdraw.
    Il a finalement décidé de baisser les bras et de se retirer.
    To let go
    Sometimes, it's better to let go than to cling to something that isn't working.
    Parfois, il vaut mieux lâcher prise que de s'accrocher à quelque chose qui ne fonctionne pas.