absence

• État d'une personne qui n'est pas présente dans un lieu où elle est attendue, ou fait de ne pas assister à quelque chose ; également, fait pour une chose de ne pas exister ou de manquer.

A noun referring to the state of being away from a place or not present, or the lack of something.

indénombrable

1. State of being awayA2formal

   The fact of not being present in a place or situation.

   absence (fait de ne pas être présent)

   • His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.
   • Due to her absence, the class was canceled.
   • The teacher marked his absence in the register.

   Synonymesnonappearancenonattendance

   Antonymespresence

2. B1formal

   The non-existence or lack of something that is expected or needed.

   absence (manque)

   • In the absence of evidence, the case was dismissed.
   • The absence of color made the painting unique.
   • There is a complete absence of trust between them.

   Synonymesdearthdeficiencyinsufficiencylacknonexistenceomissionprivationscarcityshortagewant

   Antonymesavailabilityexistencepresence