La lettre de démission
Example: Elle a remis sa lettre de démission au directeur hier.
Definition
"La lettre de démission" is a formal document submitted by an employee to their employer, expressing the intent to resign from their position. It serves as an official notification of the employee's decision to leave the job, often including the last working day.
Etymology
The phrase "la lettre de démission" comes from French, where "lettre" means 'letter' and "démission" means 'resignation.' The word "démission" itself derives from the Latin 'dimissio,' meaning 'sending away' or 'dismissal.' Did you know? The concept of submitting a resignation letter has been a formal practice in French workplaces since the 19th century.
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"La lettre de démission" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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