French translation of waived is 
renoncé à

Meaning of "waived" in English

The term "waived" refers to the act of voluntarily giving up or relinquishing a legal right or claim. It often implies a conscious decision made by an individual not to enforce a right, leading to its temporary or permanent relinquishment. For example, an organization may waive a requirement or a fee, thereby showing leniency or goodwill. In legal or contractual contexts, waiving usually necessitates clear communication and mutual agreement.

Meaning of "renoncé à" in French

The phrase "renoncé à" in French is used to describe the action of abandoning or deciding not to exercise a right, claim, or privilege. It implies a deliberate choice to let go of something that one might otherwise be entitled to. This can occur in various contexts, such as waiving fees, rights, or obligations, often requiring an explicit declaration or mutual decision to ensure clarity and understanding between parties involved.

Pronunciation of "waived" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /weɪvd/

Pronunciation Variations: "Waived" is pronounced with a long "a" sound, as in "way," followed by a voiced "v" sound and an "ed" that sounds like "d." There are no significant dialectical variations, although the accent might slightly change depending on region, such as between British and American English.

Pronunciation of "renoncé à" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ʁə.nɔ̃.se a/

Pronunciation Variations: The phrase is typically pronounced with a nasal "n" sound, and the "cé" is pronounced like "say." The "à" has a typical French pronunciation as in "ah." Dialectical variations might slightly affect the intonation but are generally consistent across French-speaking regions.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. He waived his right to a lawyer.
   (Il a renoncé à son droit à un avocat.)

2. The company waived the late fees this month.
   (L'entreprise a renoncé aux frais de retard ce mois-ci.)

3. She waived her claim to the inheritance.
   (Elle a renoncé à sa revendication sur l'héritage.)

4. They waived the admission requirements for him.
   (Ils ont renoncé aux exigences d'admission pour lui.)

5. We waived the protocol for special cases.
   (Nous avons renoncé au protocole pour les cas spéciaux.)

6. He waived his privileges to facilitate the process.
   (Il a renoncé à ses privilèges pour faciliter le processus.)

7. The tenant waived their right to a refund.
   (Le locataire a renoncé à son droit à un remboursement.)

8. The judge waived the fine due to extenuating circumstances.
   (Le juge a renoncé à l'amende en raison de circonstances atténuantes.)

9. She waived her usual fee for the charity event.
   (Elle a renoncé à ses honoraires habituels pour l'événement caritatif.)

10. They waived their participation in the contest.
    (Ils ont renoncé à leur participation au concours.)

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

Synonyms: relinquished, abandoned, forgone, surrendered, yielded, renounced, omitted, dispensed, forgave, ignored.

Antonyms: claimed, upheld, maintained, insisted, enforced, asserted, demanded, exercised, retained, pursued.

Similar Words: exempted, released, relinquished, set aside, overlooked, pardoned, excused, spared, dismissed, rescinded.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "renoncé à" in French

Synonyms: abandonné, cédé, laissé tomber, délaissé, sacrifié, relâché, oublié, négligé, ignoré, lâché.

Antonyms: conservé, maintenu, gardé, retenu, affirmé, assuré, exercé, poursuivi, réclamé, revendiqué.

Similar Words: exempté, libéré, laissé, écarté, excusé, pardonné, retiré, annulé, mis de côté, omis.

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