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congédier

to dismiss, to discharge

verb kohn-zhay-DYAY Rare

Usage Note

Congédier is a formal verb meaning to dismiss someone from a job or send them away. It is more formal and final than licencier (to make redundant) and closer in tone to 'to discharge'. The related noun congé means 'leave, holiday, or notice of dismissal'. It is a regular -er verb with a stem-vowel éè change before a silent ending.

Examples

"Le directeur a congédié son assistant sans explication."

Natural Translation

The director dismissed his assistant without explanation.

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