desertion

[US]/dɪ'zɜːʃn/
[UK]/dɪ'zɝʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. abandon; négligence du devoir; désertion; fuite; abandon
Word Forms
Plurieldesertions

Example Sentences

Desertion is a ground for divorce.

La désertion est une cause de divorce.

he took his son's desertion as a personal affront.

il a considéré l'abandon de son fils comme une offense personnelle.

the air of desertion lent the place a sinister aspect.

L'atmosphère de désertion donnait à l'endroit un aspect sinistre.

His desertion to the enemy was a dishonor to his family.

Son abandon du camp était un déshonneur pour sa famille.

He took his son’s desertion as a personal affront.

il a considéré l'abandon de son fils comme une offense personnelle.

He was shot for desertion in the face of the enemy.

Il a été fusillé pour désertion devant l'ennemi.

The officer was convicted of desertion at a court martial.

L'officier a été reconnu coupable de désertion lors d'un conseil de guerre.

After two years he divorced his wife for desertion.

Après deux ans, il a divorcé de sa femme pour cause d'abandon.

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