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absent

/ˈæb.sn̩t/ /æbˈsɛnt/

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noun

Les absents

(with definite article) Something absent, especially absent people collectively; those who were or are not there.

Examples :

"The absent are a concern for the school's principal. "

Les absents sont une préoccupation pour le directeur de l'école.

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noun

Absent, absent(e)

An absentee; a person who is not there.

Examples :

"The absent student missed the important history lesson. "

L'absent a manqué l'importante leçon d'histoire.

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adjective

Absent, manquant

Being away from a place; withdrawn from a place; not present; missing.

Examples :

"My sister was absent from school today because she was sick. "

Ma sœur était absente de l'école aujourd'hui parce qu'elle était malade.

situation condition being

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adjective

Absent, manquant

Not existing; lacking.

Examples :

"The part was rudimental or absent."

La pièce était rudimentaire ou manquante.

abstract condition quality

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adjective

Distrait, inattentif

(sometimes comparable) Inattentive to what is passing; absent-minded; preoccupied.

Examples :

"During the important presentation, Sarah was absent, preoccupied with her upcoming vacation. "

Pendant la présentation importante, Sarah était distraite, préoccupée par ses prochaines vacances.

mind attitude character person

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preposition

En l'absence de, sans

In the absence of; without; except.

Examples :

"Absent taxes modern governments cannot function."

Sans impôts, les gouvernements modernes ne peuvent pas fonctionner.

grammar language

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verb

S'absenter, se soustraire

To keep (oneself) away.

Examples :

"Most of the men are retired, jobless, or have otherwise temporarily absented themselves from the workplace."

La plupart des hommes sont à la retraite, sans emploi ou se sont temporairement soustraits du monde du travail.

action human being

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verb

Éloigner, tenir à l'écart

To keep (someone) away.

Examples :

"The teacher decided to absent the disruptive student from class for the day. "

Le professeur a décidé d'éloigner l'élève perturbateur de la classe pour la journée.

action situation

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verb

S'absenter, manquer

Stay away; withdraw.

Examples :

"My brother is absent from school today because he is sick. "

Mon frère est absent de l'école aujourd'hui parce qu'il est malade.

action condition

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verb

S'absenter, manquer

Examples :

"My sister absent from school today because she was sick. "

Ma sœur s'est absentée de l'école aujourd'hui parce qu'elle était malade.