conge

• Nom avec plusieurs sens : en architecture, désigne un profil concave ; peut aussi signifier une permission officielle de s'absenter ou un renvoi soudain et sans cérémonie.

A noun with multiple meanings: in architecture, it refers to a concave molding; it can also mean formal permission to depart, or an abrupt and unceremonious dismissal.

1. Architectural moldingC2formalart

   A concave molding or a curved surface used in architecture, often at the junction of a column and its capital.

   Congé (moulure concave)

   • The ancient column featured a delicate conge at its top.
   • The architect specified a conge to soften the transition between the pillar and the arch.
   • The restoration team carefully replicated the original conge molding.

   Synonymescavettohollow

2. Formal permission to departC2formalbritish

   A formal leave-taking or permission to go, often used in diplomatic or ceremonial contexts.

   Congé (permission de départ)

   • The ambassador took his conge after the official meeting.
   • She was granted conge to leave the royal court.
   • The general gave his conge to the visiting dignitaries.

   Synonymesdischargedismissalleavepermission

3. Abrupt dismissalC2formalbritish

   An abrupt and unceremonious dismissal or rejection, often without proper explanation.

   Congédiement brutal

   • He received his conge from the company without any warning.
   • The employee was given a conge after the disagreement.
   • Her conge came as a complete shock to the team.

   Synonymesbrush-offdischargedismissaloustingrebuffrejectionremovalsacksnubthe boot

   Antonymesemploymentengagementretention

• Verbe archaïque signifiant prendre congé, renvoyer ou faire une révérence. N'est plus utilisé en anglais moderne.

An archaic verb meaning to take leave, bid farewell, or dismiss; also used to mean to bow or curtsy. Now obsolete in modern English.

1. Perform a ceremonious bowC2formalbritish

   To make a formal, respectful bow, often as a gesture of farewell or deference.

   Faire une révérence

   • The courtier congeed before the king before leaving the throne room.
   • He congeed deeply to the ambassador as a sign of respect.
   • The performer congeed to the audience at the end of the play.

   Synonymesbowcurtseykowtowsalaam