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单词 french leave
释义

French leave

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noun

Sometimes Offensive. a departure without ceremony, permission, or notice: Taking French leave, he evaded his creditors.

Origin of French leave

First recorded in 1765–75

Words nearby French leave

French Indochina, French kid, French kiss, French knickers, French knot, French leave, French letter, French lilac, Frenchman, French marigold, French Morocco
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British Dictionary definitions for French leave

French leave

noun

an unauthorized or unannounced absence or departure

Word Origin for French leave

C18: alluding to a custom in France of leaving without saying goodbye to one's host or hostess
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