renoncer

to give up

verb ruh-nohn-SEH Less Common

Also means

to renounce

Usage Note

Renoncer is always followed by à: renoncer à un projet means 'to give up on a project'. It implies a deliberate, often reluctant decision to abandon a goal or right. The noun une renonciation means 'a renunciation' and is common in legal and formal contexts.

Examples

"Il a renoncé à son poste de directeur."

Natural Translation

He gave up his position as director.

Literal Translation

He has renounced to his position of director

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