What is the meaning of Congé?

Alternative form of congee: a leavetaking, a farewell, in various senses; a bow, a curtsey, or similar gestures whether or not used for taking leave.

Synonym of apophyge 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.

Alternative form of congee: to take leave, to bid farewell, in various senses; to bow, curtsey, etc.

leave (time off, absence from work, etc.)

holiday, day off

furlough

Source: wiktionary.org