congédier

to dismiss, to fire

k ɔ̃ . ʒ e . d j e
congédi to dismiss, to fire + er Infinitive
verb Rare #50,710
to dismiss, to fire Means to dismiss someone from a job; somewhat formal.
FR: Le patron va congédier cet employé.
EN: The boss is going to fire this employee.

Si c'est une des domestiques, on vient de les congédier.

If it's one of the servants, we've just dismissed them.

— La piel que habito (2011)

Je pensais avoir le droit de congédier qui je voulais.

I thought I had the right to fire whoever I wanted.

Je devrai te congédier si tu viens si souvent en retard.

I'll have to fire you if you're late so often.

Je vais la congédier.

I'm going to fire her.

— Tigre & Dragon (2000)