L'absence
Example: L'absence du chef a compliqué le service ce soir.
Definition
"L'absence" refers to the state of someone not being present or available, especially in a work context like hospitality and catering. For example, "L'absence du chef" means the chef is not present, which can affect service quality or operations.
Etymology
The word "l'absence" comes from the Latin "absentia," meaning 'being away.' It entered French through Old French, keeping its meaning related to someone or something being away or missing. Did you know? The term has long been used to describe the lack of presence in various settings, including professional environments like hotels and restaurants.
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"L'absence" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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