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    Résignation (en. Resignation)

    /ʁezignɑsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Act of submitting to a situation without seeking to fight it.
    His resignation in the face of life's difficulties is impressive.
    Sa résignation face aux difficultés de la vie est impressionnante.
    Voluntary renunciation of a right or function.
    He announced his resignation from his position as director.
    Il a annoncé sa résignation de son poste de directeur.
    State of passive acceptance.
    She showed resignation in the face of her fate.
    Elle faisait preuve de résignation devant son sort.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'resignationem', meaning 'the act of handing over' or 'to renounce'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to yield to resignation
    To accept an inevitable situation.
    se rendre à la résignation
    forced resignation
    To accept something against one’s will.
    résignation forcée
    to receive someone's resignation
    To accept someone's departure or abandonment.
    recevoir la résignation de quelqu'un

    Related Words

    abandonment
    Action of leaving something behind.
    abandon
    submission
    State of acceptance of authority or a situation.
    soumission
    retreat
    Action of withdrawing from a position or situation.
    retraite

    Slang Meanings

    State of resigned acceptance in a difficult life context.
    In the neighborhood, there is much talk of resignation to describe daily life.
    Dans le quartier, on parle beaucoup de résignation pour décrire la vie quotidienne.
    Situation in which one gives up fighting for something.
    He reached a level of resignation that made him apathetic.
    Il a atteint un niveau de résignation qui le rendait apathique.