abdiqué

This is the 8392nd most frequent French word.


abdiqué

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


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

Le roi avait abdiqué le trône après la grande révolution.

The king had abdicated the throne after the great revolution.


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

Elle a abdiqué toute responsabilité dans cette affaire.

She abdicated all responsibility in this matter.


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

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.