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单词 congés
释义

congé

noun

con·​gé kōⁿ-ˈzhā How to pronounce congé (audio) ˈkän-ˌzhā How to pronounce congé (audio)
variants or less commonly congee
ˈkän-(ˌ)jē How to pronounce congé (audio)
-(ˌ)zhē
1
a
: a formal permission to depart
b
: dismissal
2
: a ceremonious bow
3
: farewell
4
: an architectural molding of concave profile see molding illustration

Synonyms

  • adieu
  • au revoir
  • ave
  • bon voyage
  • farewell
  • Godspeed
  • good-bye
  • good-by
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Example Sentences

with an elaborately ceremonious congé, the ambassador took his leave

Word History

Etymology

alteration of earlier congee, congie, from Middle English conge, from Anglo-French cungé, from Latin commeatus going back and forth, leave, from commeare to go back and forth, from com- + meare to go — more at permeate

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

congés

noun

variants also congees
plural of congé
as in bon voyages
an expression of good wishes at parting with an elaborately ceremonious congé, the ambassador took his leave

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • bon voyages
  • farewells
  • good-bys
  • adieus
  • aves
  • adieux
  • Godspeeds
  • au revoirs
  • good-byes
  • leave-takings
  • send-offs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • greetings
  • salutations
  • salutes
  • hellos
  • welcomes
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