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absence

/ˈæb.s(ə)n̩s/ /æbˈsɒns/

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noun

Absence

A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship; the period of being away.

Examples :

"Absence makes the heart grow fonder."

L'absence rend le cœur plus tendre.

situation time period being essential

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noun

Absence, manquement

Failure to be present where one is expected, wanted, or needed; nonattendance; deficiency.

Examples :

"The child's absence from school was noted by the teacher. "

L'absence de l'enfant à l'école a été remarquée par l'enseignant.

condition situation essential

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noun

Manque, absence, inexistance

Lack; deficiency; nonexistence.

Examples :

"He had an absence of enthusiasm."

Il avait un manque d'enthousiasme.

condition situation gap amount quality negative essential

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noun

Distraction, absence d'esprit

Inattention to things present; abstraction (of mind).

Examples :

"absence of mind"

Distraction

mind abstract essential

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noun

Absence, perte de conscience

Temporary loss or disruption of consciousness, with sudden onset and recovery, and common in epilepsy.

Examples :

"The student's sudden absence from class was a result of an epileptic absence seizure. "

L'absence soudaine de l'élève en classe était due à une crise d'absence épileptique.

medicine disease physiology sensation essential

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noun

Absence

Lack of contact between blades.

Examples :

"The absence of contact between the blades of the lawnmower meant it wasn't cutting the grass. "

L'absence de contact entre les lames de la tondeuse signifiait qu'elle ne coupait pas l'herbe.

technical machine device essential