1 congé | Definition of congé
Logo
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

congé

noun
con·​gé | \ kōⁿ-ˈzhā How to pronounce congé (audio) , ˈkän-ˌzhā How to pronounce congé (audio) \
variants: or less commonly congee \ ˈkän-​(ˌ)jē How to pronounce congee (audio) , -​(ˌ)zhē \

Definition of congé

1a : a formal permission to depart
b : dismissal
2 : a ceremonious bow
3 : farewell
4 : an architectural molding of concave profile — see molding illustration
Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Learn More about congé

Keep scrolling for more

Synonyms & Antonyms for congé

Synonyms

adieu, au revoir, ave, bon voyage, farewell, Godspeed, good-bye (or good-by)

Antonyms

hello

Visit the Thesaurus for More 

Examples of congé in a Sentence

with an elaborately ceremonious congé, the ambassador took his leave

First Known Use of congé

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for congé

alteration of earlier congee, congie, from Middle English conge, from Anglo-French cungé, from Latin commeatus going back and forth, leave, from commeare to go back and forth, from com- + meare to go — more at permeate

Keep scrolling for more

More from Merriam-Webster on congé

Rhyming Dictionary: Words that rhyme with congé

Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for congé

WORD OF THE DAY

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!