French Leave (Noun)
Meaning
An abrupt and unannounced departure (without saying farewell).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The rude guest made a French leave from the party, leaving the host to wonder what had happened.
- She made a French leave from the meeting, suddenly standing up and walking out without a word.
- After a loud argument, he made a French leave from the restaurant, leaving his dinner companions in shock.
- The pop star made a French leave from the concert, exiting the stage without performing the encore.
- The awkward employee made a French leave from the office, slipping out the back door without saying goodbye to anyone.