renoncer
/ʁə.nɔ̃.se/verb★Intermediate
general
To abandon or give up something, typically a goal, right, or claim.
Elle a renoncé à son poste pour voyager.
She gave up her job to travel.
Il a renoncé à ses droits de succession.
He waived his inheritance rights.
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Often used with 'à' to specify what is being given up.
Collocations
renoncer àto give up onrenoncer à ses droitsto waive one's rights
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'renoncer à' to specify what you are giving up, e.g., 'renoncer à ses droits' (to waive one's rights).
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'renoncier', from Latin 'renuntiare' (to announce, renounce).
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in formal and informal contexts. Often followed by 'à' to specify the object of renunciation.
Word Breakdown
re-
again
prefixnoncer
to announce
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