Le licenciement
Example: Le licenciement de plusieurs employés a surpris tout le bureau.
Definition
"Le licenciement" refers to the act of formally terminating the employment of one or more employees by an employer. It typically involves ending a work contract due to various reasons such as economic difficulties, performance issues, or organizational restructuring.
Etymology
The term "le licenciement" originates from the French verb "licencier," meaning to dismiss or discharge from employment. This verb itself comes from the Latin "licentiare," meaning to allow or permit, which evolved into the idea of releasing someone from their duties.
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"Le licenciement" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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