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annulation

cancellation

noun ah-noo-lah-SYOHN Rare
Communication Writing

Usage Note

Annulation is the standard noun for cancelling a reservation, event, contract, or legal decision. Faire une annulation or procéder à l'annulation are typical collocations. The related verb is annuler; note that in legal French annulation can also refer to the voiding of a court judgment.

Examples

"L'annulation du vol a perturbé nos plans."

Natural Translation

The cancellation of the flight disrupted our plans.

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