Elle a été absente de l'école hier.
English: She was absent from school yesterday.
absent /absˈɑ̃/ · adjective · CEFR B1. French translation of "absent".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- absent
- Translation
- absent
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- adjective
- Image
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Article, Gender & Forms
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| Dictionary form | absent |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- absent + noun / It is absent
- Examples
- C'est absent.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Trois élèves étaient absents aujourd'hui.
English: Three students were absent from class today.
Il était absent parce qu'il était malade.
English: He was absent because he was ill.
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