This is the 10478th most frequent French word.
licenciements
"Licenciements" means "layoffs" or "dismissals" in English.
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.
Les licenciements dans notre entreprise ont été nombreux cette année.
The layoffs in our company have been numerous this year.
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.
Avec la crise économique, on craint des licenciements massifs.
With the economic crisis, massive layoffs are feared.
Here, 'licenciements' is used within the context of labor rights and union activities, indicating opposition to workforce reductions initiated by employers.