congé

Etymology
Borrowed from, from. As an architectural term, a French calque of.

Noun

 * : a leavetaking, a farewell, in various senses; a bow, a curtsey, or similar gestures whether or not used for taking leave.
 * 1)   or cavetto: supports at the top or bottom of pillars, particularly rings or ferrils in the extremities of wooden pillars, added to provide support and prevent splintering, their imitation in stone, or a molding in the form of a quarter round.
 * 1)   or cavetto: supports at the top or bottom of pillars, particularly rings or ferrils in the extremities of wooden pillars, added to provide support and prevent splintering, their imitation in stone, or a molding in the form of a quarter round.

Verb

 * : to take leave, to bid farewell, in various senses; to bow, curtsey, etc.

Etymology
,, , , , from. As an architectural term, a.

Noun

 * 1) leave (time off, absence from work, etc.)
 * 2) holiday, day off
 * 3) furlough