congés

noun

variants also congees
plural of congé
as in farewells
an expression of good wishes at parting with an elaborately ceremonious congé, the ambassador took his leave

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  1. farewells
  2. bon voyages
Noun
  • And one impending departure in particular prompted public farewells from teammates this week.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Recalling a former boss who whispered intimate good-byes to his appliances when his restaurant closed, Luca says that the head chef didn’t receive similar farewells from his employees.
    — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 June 2026
Definition of farewells
Noun
  • Carnival’s brief bon voyages on the other side of the nation include Paradise Collection destinations, including Celebration Key and RelaxAway at Half Moon Cay.
    — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 15 July 2026
Definition of bon voyages
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“Congés.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cong%C3%A9s. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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