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    Hésité (en. Hesitated)

    é-zi-té

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To postpone a decision due to indecision.
    He hesitated before answering the question.
    Il a hésité avant de répondre à la question.
    To be in uncertainty or indecision.
    She always hesitates to start new projects.
    Elle hésite toujours à se lancer dans de nouveaux projets.
    To lack confidence to act.
    They hesitated to go out in the rain.
    Ils ont hésité à sortir sous la pluie.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'hésiter', originating from the Latin 'haesitare', which means 'to be suspended, to be uncertain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hesitate between two choices
    To be in uncertainty between two options.
    hésiter entre deux choix
    do not hesitate
    To be certain about doing something.
    ne pas hésiter
    don’t hesitate
    Encouragement to act without doubt.
    hésitez pas

    Related Words

    indecision
    State of being unable to make a decision.
    indécision
    doubt
    Uncertainty about something.
    doute
    vague
    Lack of clarity in one's choice.
    vague

    Slang Meanings

    To be indecisive, to have a crush but not know whether to act.
    He is too hesitant with her, he needs to decide!
    Il est trop hésité avec elle, il doit se décider !
    To freak out
    You’re freaking out too much, don’t hesitate and go for it.
    Tu flippes trop, n'hésite pas et lance-toi.