annulation

/an.ny.la.sjɔ̃/
cancellation

L'annulation de son vol a causé beaucoup de problèmes.

The cancellation of his flight caused a lot of problems.


formal

The act of canceling or invalidating something, such as a contract, event, or reservation.

L'annulation de son mariage a été un choc pour sa famille.

The cancellation of his wedding was a shock to his family.

Commonly used in legal, travel, and event contexts.

Collocations

annulation de contratcontract cancellationannulation de volflight cancellationannulation de réservationreservation cancellation

Pro Tip

Formal Usage

Use 'annulation' in formal contexts like contracts or official documents.

Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'annullare', meaning 'to make void' or 'to cancel'.

Usage Notes

Often used in formal contexts, such as legal documents or official communications.

Word Breakdown

annul
to cancel or make void
root
+
-ation
the act of
suffix
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