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No. 10,478 in French

licenciements

"Licenciements" means "layoffs" or "dismissals" in English.

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  • Les licenciements dans notre entreprise ont été nombreux cette année.

    The layoffs in our company have been numerous this year.

    Here, 'licenciements' refers to layoffs or terminations of employment in a company. This usage is common in professional or business contexts, indicating the occurrence of dismissals.

  • Avec la crise économique, on craint des licenciements massifs.

    With the economic crisis, massive layoffs are feared.

    In this sentence, 'licenciements' again refers to layoffs, emphasizing a potential large-scale effect due to an economic downturn. The term highlights the implication of widespread job losses.

  • Le syndicat a organisé une manifestation pour protester contre les licenciements.

    The union organized a demonstration to protest against the layoffs.

    Here, 'licenciements' is used within the context of labor rights and union activities, indicating opposition to workforce reductions initiated by employers.

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