French Conversation · Level 40
75 words
French word
annuler
Pronunciation
IPA/anyle/
Meaning
- verbcancel
Example
J'ai dû annuler mon rendez-vous.
I had to cancel my appointment.
More examples
La compagnie a annoncé qu'elle allait annuler le vol pour cause de mauvais temps.
The airline announced that it was going to cancel the flight because of bad weather.
Core concept
A planned commitment is struck out before it happens, so its practical effect disappears.
Common phrases
annuler un vol
cancel a flight
annuler un abonnement
cancel a subscription
annuler un billet
cancel a ticket
Similar words
décommander: To cancel a booking or appointment by telling the other party not to expect attendance.
supprimer: To delete an entry from a document or data.
Definition in French
Rendre sans effet un engagement, une réservation ou une décision, comme si cela n'avait jamais été convenu.
Word origin
The verb developed from Latin annullare, based on nullus meaning none or nothing, with the sense of making something void.
Usage tips
- Annuler commonly cancels bookings, appointments, and decisions, whereas arrêter usually stops an activity that is already in progress.