congé

Example Sentences

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Does she ever regret—repent of her haste in thus giving him his congé!

From Fordham's Feud by Mitford, Bertram

The letters P.P.C. for pour prendre congé, written at the lower corner of visiting cards, indicate departure from town or from a neighbourhood.

From Manners and Rules of Good Society or Solecisms to be Avoided by Anonymous

I was so sure of my dismissal, that when I returned to the house from the shore I expected some sort of lettre de congé; but I found nothing.

From The High Heart by King, Basil

A sense of security regained, precariously regained—a current of silent but mutual congratulations—ran between the Bedford and the Norfolk hotels at Brighton when Lady Lucy had received her congé.

From Second String by Hope, Anthony

As she ceases speaking she turns back again to the contemplation of the fire, as though desirous of giving him his congé.

From Airy Fairy Lilian by Margaret Wolfe Hamilton (AKA Duchess)