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    Hésita (en. Hesitated)

    /e.z.i.ta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An act of hesitation or doubt.
    His hesitation prevented him from making a quick decision.
    Son hésita l'a empêché de prendre une décision rapide.
    A period of uncertainty.
    He went through a hesitation before launching his project.
    Il a traversé une hésita avant de lancer son projet.
    verb
    To hesitate means to doubt or experience indecision.
    He often hesitates before choosing a restaurant.
    Il hésite souvent avant de choisir un restaurant.
    To procrastinate due to uncertainty.
    She hesitates to accept the job offer.
    Elle hésite à accepter l'offre d'emploi.

    Etymology

    From the French 'hésiter', derived from the Latin 'haesitare', meaning 'to remain stuck'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hesitate between two choices
    To be indecisive about two options.
    hésiter entre deux choix
    to hesitate to do something
    To doubt or have reservations about doing something.
    hésiter à faire quelque chose
    without hesitation
    Without any doubt or reluctance.
    sans hésitation

    Related Words

    indecision
    State of being unable to decide.
    indécision
    doubt
    Uncertainty or lack of confidence.
    doute
    reservation
    Caution in committing to an action.
    réserve

    Slang Meanings

    To be on the sidelines
    He is always on the sidelines when it comes to choosing a movie.
    Il est toujours sur la touche quand il faut choisir un film.
    To be stuck on a decision
    She has been stuck on a decision for weeks.
    Elle terrent sur une décision depuis des semaines.