congé
Example Sentences
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The old-fashioned invocations of God, Madonna, or some saint were preserved at the beginning of each canto, while the audience received their congé from the author at its close.
From Renaissance in Italy: Italian Literature Part 1 (of 2) by Symonds, John Addington
She heard the door opening, Esther's step in the hall; it was all right, the detective would get his congé without being seen by any one but Aggie McGee.
From Miss Maitland Private Secretary by Bonner, Geraldine
Adieu, from the French, is still more ceremonious than farewell; congé, also from the French, is commonly contemptuous or supercilious, and equivalent to dismissal.
From English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions by Fernald, James Champlin
"Anglice, Vaughan gets us good introductions, and makes Paris pleasant to us; we'll use him while we want him: when we don't, we will give him his congé."
From Beatrice Boville and Other Stories by Ouida
Leave a card pour prendre congé On the town and all its works.
From Wayside Weeds by Ellis, William Hodgson
