French word

démission

Pronunciation

IPA/demisjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounresignation

Example

Il a remis sa démission au directeur ce matin.

He handed in his resignation to the director this morning.

Illustration for démission (resignation)

More examples

Après le scandale, le ministre a présenté sa démission.

After the scandal, the minister submitted his resignation.

Core concept

A signed notice marks the moment when someone voluntarily leaves a role and leaves the position open.

Common phrases

  • remettre sa démission

    hand in one's resignation

  • présenter sa démission

    submit one's resignation

  • donner sa démission

    tender one's resignation

Similar words

licenciement: Being made to leave a job when the employer terminates the contract.
renvoi: Being fired by an employer and removed from the workplace.
départ: Going away from a workplace or other location.
retraite: Stopping work after meeting retirement conditions and beginning to receive a pension.

Definition in French

Désigne l'acte volontaire par lequel une personne renonce à un emploi, une charge ou une fonction.

Word origin

The French noun derives from Latin demissio through Old French and is related to demittere, meaning to let go or send away.

Usage tips

  • Démission refers to voluntary departure, whereas licenciement refers to dismissal initiated by the employer.

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