No. 1,134 in French
démission
Resignation.
In a sentence
Elle a écrit une lettre de démission hier.
She wrote a resignation letter yesterday.
Here, 'démission' is used to mean a voluntary resignation from a position, often as part of a formal process.
La démission du président a été une grande surprise.
The president's resignation was a big surprise.
In this case, 'démission' refers to an official resignation from an important role, highlighting its impact in a societal or professional context.
Après sa démission, il a décidé de voyager pendant un an.
After his resignation, he decided to travel for a year.
Here, 'démission' is used in the context of the aftermath of a resignation, focusing on the events following the act.
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