je démissionne
In French, "I quit" is expressed as je démissionne.
This phrase is used to announce that you are leaving your job voluntarily. It specifically refers to resigning from a professional position or job. You should not use it to say you are quitting a habit or a game.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is based on the verb démissionner, which literally means "to resign".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the first-person singular present tense of the verb démissionner.
Did you know?
- French labor law is so specific that a démission is generally not eligible for unemployment benefits, unlike a rupture conventionnelle where both parties agree to part.
- To express quitting in a very informal or slang way, a French person might say je me casse, though this is far more aggressive than je démissionne.
- The root of démissionner is related to the English word 'mission', linking the idea of a job to a specific task or assignment.
Examples in context
- Pourquoi devrais-je démissionner ?Why should I quit?This sentence is useful for asking why one should resign.Tatoeba #9011350 by Micsmithel, translation #2548909 by CK
- Devrais-je démissionner ?Should I quit my job?This sentence is useful for asking if one should resign from a job.Tatoeba #8977891 by Micsmithel, translation #2694019 by Hybrid
- Je démissionne.I quit.This sentence is a direct way to state that you are quitting.Tatoeba #731468 by Eldad, translation #731636 by Eldad
- Je laisse tomber, c'est trop compliqué.I give up, it's too complicated.
Example conversation
Chloé is speaking to her manager in his office.
- ChloéLucas, je démissionne de mon poste aujourd'hui.Lucas, I quit my position today.
- LucasQu'est-ce qui se passe, Chloé ?What is happening, Chloé?
- ChloéJ'ai trouvé une meilleure opportunité ailleurs.I found a better opportunity elsewhere.
- LucasC'est dommage, mais je te souhaite bonne chance.That's a pity, but I wish you good luck.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
