renoncer
French → English
(sacrifice) To renounce: to voluntarily give up a right, habit, or attachment
Il a décidé de renoncer au tabac pour améliorer sa santé.
(English) He decided to give up smoking to improve his health.
Brian est entré dans l'ordre pour renoncer définitivement au monde.
(English) Brian joined the order to permanently renounce the world.
(withdrawal) To desist: to decide not to proceed with a claim or action
On renonça de part et d’autre à cette dangereuse offensive.
(English) Both sides decided to desist from this dangerous offensive.
Blessée, l'athlète doit renoncer à participer à la compétition.
(English) Injured, the athlete must withdraw from participating in the competition.
Entry ID: fr:en:renoncer · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary