Le congé
Example: Je prends un congé la semaine prochaine pour me reposer.
Definition
"Le congé" refers to a period of authorized absence from work, typically granted for rest, personal reasons, or special circumstances. It allows employees to take time off while maintaining their employment status. For example, one might say, "Je prends un congé la semaine prochaine pour me reposer."
Etymology
The term "le congé" comes from the Old French word 'congé,' derived from the Latin 'concedere,' meaning to grant or allow. Originally, it referred to permission or leave given by an authority figure. Did you know? The connection to granting leave remains central to its meaning today.
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"Le congé" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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