despedida a la francesa

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Spanish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, [an] escape in the French manner.

Noun[edit]

despedida a la francesa f (plural despedidas a la francesa)

  1. (informal) French leave; a sudden or unannounced departure, or one taken without permission; to go AWOL