English–French

“layoff” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/lisɑ̃simɑ̃/

Example

Il y a eu beaucoup de licenciements dans l'entreprise.

There were many layoffs at the company.

Illustration for licenciement (layoff)

How to say “layoff” in French

“Layoff” in French is licenciement.

An employer's decision removes a salaried worker from the company's workforce.

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

Example sentences with licenciement

Le licenciement a surpris toute l'équipe.

The termination surprised the entire team.

Tips for using licenciement

  • In licenciement collectif, collectif signals that the dismissal concerns several employees rather than one individual.

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