affranchissement

French

Etymology

    From affranchir (“to emancipate; to frank”) +‎ -ment.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /a.fʁɑ̃.ʃis.mɑ̃/
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    Noun

    affranchissement m (plural affranchissements)

    1. manumission (release from slavery or other legally sanctioned servitude; the giving of freedom)
      Synonym: manumission
      Near-synonym: émancipation
      l'affranchissement d'un esclave ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)
    2. franking, metering
      l'affranchissement d'une lettre ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)

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