absent, l'absent, l'absente
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. absent
Mon collègue était absent au travail aujourd'hui à cause d'un rhume.My coworker was absent from work today due to a cold.
b. away
La directrice de l'hôtel était absente de son bureau pour assister à un atelier de formation.The hotel manager was away from her office to attend a training workshop.
a. missing
Monsieur, certaines informations sont absentes du formulaire que vous avez rempli.Sir, some information is missing from the form you completed.
a. absent-minded
Mon voisin est souvent absent lors des conversations, ce qui inquiète ses enfants.My neighbor is often absent-minded during conversations, which worries his children.
A masculine or feminine noun is a noun can be masculine or feminine depending on the gender of the person or animal it refers to (e.g., le footballeur, la footballeuse).
masculine or feminine noun
a. absentee
Les professeurs ont remarqué qu'il y avait plusieurs absents ce matin.The teachers noticed that there were several absentees this morning.
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