English–French
“resignation” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/demisjɔ̃/
Example
Il a remis sa démission au directeur ce matin.
He handed in his resignation to the director this morning.
How to say “resignation” in French
“Resignation” in French is démission.
A signed notice marks the moment when someone voluntarily leaves a role and leaves the position open.
Example sentences with démission
Après le scandale, le ministre a présenté sa démission.
After the scandal, the minister submitted his resignation.
Tips for using démission
- Démission refers to voluntary departure, whereas licenciement refers to dismissal initiated by the employer.
Other French words for “resignation”
Elle a accepté son sort avec résignation.
She accepted her fate with resignation.