L'absence (en. Absence)

[lɑ.absɑ̃s]

Synonyms

Slang Meanings

To have the wind at one's back (in the sense of temporary absence)
He is on vacation, he has the wind at his back.
Il est en vacances, il a le vent en poupe.
To split (in the sense of being absent)
He split before the end of the party.
Il s'est tiré avant la fin de la fête.