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going vs French leave

French leave vs going

going and French leave both are nouns.

going is an adjective but French leave is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
going Yes Yes No No
French leave Yes No No No
As nouns, French leave is a hyponym of going; that is, French leave is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than going:
  • going: the act of departing
  • French leave: an abrupt and unannounced departure (without saying farewell)
going (noun) French leave (noun)
advancing toward a goal an abrupt and unannounced departure (without saying farewell)
the act of departing
euphemistic expressions for death
going (adjective) French leave (adjective)
in full operation
Difference between going and French leave

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