English–French

“abolition” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/abolisjɔ̃/

Example

Le gouvernement a annoncé l'abolition de la taxe.

The government announced the abolition of the tax.

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How to say “abolition” in French

“Abolition” in French is abolition.

An official act makes an established system disappear from law or public life for good.

Full entry for abolition: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with abolition

Le Parlement a voté l'abolition de la peine de mort.

Parliament voted to abolish the death penalty.

Tips for using abolition

  • Abolition commonly takes de before what is ended, as in abolition de la taxe or abolition de l'esclavage.

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