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absence

absence

noun ahp-SAHNS Less Common
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Also means

lack

Usage Note

Absence covers both the state of not being present (son absence se remarque — her absence is noticeable) and a lack of something (une absence de preuves — a lack of evidence). The phrase en l'absence de (in the absence of) is a useful preposition group. The adjective absent/absente and verb s'absenter (to absent oneself) are closely related.

Examples

"Son absence a inquiété toute la famille."

Natural Translation

Her absence worried the whole family.

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