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No. 8,392 in French

abdiqué

"Abdiqué" means "abdicated" or "renounced a position of power."

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  • Le roi avait abdiqué le trône après la grande révolution.

    The king had abdicated the throne after the great revolution.

    The term 'abdiqué' is in the past perfect tense, showcasing the action of resigning a position of power or authority.

  • Elle a abdiqué toute responsabilité dans cette affaire.

    She abdicated all responsibility in this matter.

    Here, 'abdiqué' illustrates relinquishing or renouncing responsibility implicitly or explicitly.

  • Après des longues négociations, il a finalement abdiqué et accepté les arguments de ses collègues.

    After long negotiations, he finally abdicated and accepted his colleagues' arguments.

    This usage represents yielding or conceding after an effort, reflecting a metaphorical abdication of one's stance.

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