Meaning of "absentness" in English

"Absentness" refers to the state or condition of being absent. It's a noun that describes the lack of presence or the act of being away. This term can imply a physical absence, where a person is not present in a particular location, or a mental absence, where someone seems distracted or not fully attentive. Absentness is often used to describe situations where someone's presence is expected, yet they are notably missing or unengaged.

Meaning of "absentness" in French

In French, the equivalent of "absentness" is "absence". It describes the condition or state of being absent, whether physically or mentally. Like its English counterpart, "absence" can refer to both the non-appearance of someone expected to be present or a lack of attentiveness in a given situation, projecting a sense of missing involvement.

Pronunciation of "absentness" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈæb.sənt.nəs/

Pronunciation Variations: In English, "absentness" is generally pronounced the same across various dialects, with slight variations in accentuation depending on regional accents, such as American or British English.

Pronunciation of "absentness" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ab.sɑ̃s/

Pronunciation Variations: In French, the word is pronounced similarly across different regions, though variations might occur in the subtleties of the nasal sound, which can differ slightly between northern and southern France.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. Her absentness from the meeting was noticeable. (Son absence à la réunion était remarquable.)
  2. He apologized for his absentness during the discussion. (Il s'est excusé pour son absence pendant la discussion.)
  3. The absentness of her usual smile was a cause for concern. (L'absence de son sourire habituel était une source d'inquiétude.)
  4. Work suffered due to his absentness from the office. (Le travail a souffert de son absence du bureau.)
  5. The absentness of key players affected the game's outcome. (L'absence de joueurs clés a affecté le résultat du jeu.)
  6. Absentness in her voice suggested she was thinking about something else. (L'absence dans sa voix suggérait qu'elle pensait à autre chose.)
  7. The teacher noted the student's absentness in class. (Le professeur a remarqué l'absence de l'élève en classe.)
  8. His absentness made the event feel incomplete. (Son absence a rendu l'événement incomplet.)
  9. There was a strange absentness in the usually bustling street. (Il y avait une étrange absence dans la rue habituellement animée.)
  10. Emotional absentness can affect relationships. (L'absence émotionnelle peut affecter les relations.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "absentness" in English

Synonyms: absence, nonappearance, nonattendance, truancy, unavailability, disappearance, vacancy, deficiency, lack, void.

Antonyms: presence, attendance, appearance, involvement, participation, engagement, responsiveness, alertness, mindfulness, attentiveness.

Similar Words: detachment, distraction, remoteness, inattentiveness, unmindfulness, abstraction, isolation, vacancy, omission, gap.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "absentness" in French

Synonyms: absence, non-présence, non-apparition, non-assistance, indisponibilité, disparition, vacance, manque, carence, vide.

Antonyms: présence, assistance, apparition, engagement, participation, implication, réactivité, vigilance, concentration, attention.

Similar Words: détachement, distraction, éloignement, désinvolture, insouciance, abstraction, isolement, vacuité, omission, espace.

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