French Conversation · Level 72
58 words
French word
exonérer
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛgzoneʁe/
Meaning
- verbexempt
Example
Le professeur a exonéré l'étudiant de la punition.
The teacher exempted the student from punishment.
More examples
L'État a exonéré les petites entreprises de cette taxe.
The state exempted small businesses from this tax.
Core concept
An official release that lifts a burden, penalty, or obligation from a person.
Common phrases
exonérer quelqu'un de toute responsabilité
exempt someone from all responsibility
exonérer quelqu'un d'une faute
absolve someone of a fault
exonérer quelqu'un d'impôts
exempt someone from taxes
Similar words
exempter: Officially exempt someone from paying taxes or fulfilling duties.
dispenser: Exempt someone from an obligation or the application of a rule.
pardonner: Forgive a wrong or act, removing resentment or blame.
innocenter: Clear someone of guilt or suspicion and recognize them as innocent.
Definition in French
Retirer à quelqu'un une charge, une peine ou une obligation en le libérant de ses effets.
Word origin
French exonérer is a learned borrowing from Latin exonerare, formed from ex- meaning 'out' and onus meaning 'burden'.
Usage tips
- The usual construction is exonérer quelqu'un de quelque chose, with the person as direct object and de introducing the burden removed.