'French leave' Meaning
What does the saying 'French leave' mean?
Meaning:
To take French leave is to leave a gathering without saying goodbye or without permission.
Contributor: Guerric Haché
Country: International English | Subject Area: Nationality or ethnicity | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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