Hésitation (en. Hesitation)

/e.zi.ta.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Indecision, lack of confidence that delays an action.

His hesitation in choosing a career worried him.

Son hésitation à choisir un métier le préoccupait.

Moment of uncertainty before making a decision.

He finally overcame his hesitation and spoke up.

Il a finalement surmonté son hésitation et a pris la parole.

Discomfort or awkwardness during a social interaction.

There was hesitation in his voice when he asked his question.

Il y avait de l'hésitation dans sa voix lorsqu'il a posé sa question.

From the Latin 'haesitatio', deriving from 'haesitare', meaning 'to hesitate'.

fatal hesitation

Hesitation that can have serious consequences.

hésitation mortelle

in hesitation

Being in a situation of uncertainty.

dans l'hésitation

hesitation to do something

Indecision in undertaking an action.

hésitation à faire quelque chose

to hesitate

Being in uncertainty before making a decision.

hésiter

decision

Act of choosing between several options.

décision

confidence

Feeling of assurance that can reduce hesitation.

confiance

A pause before speaking.

She took a brief hesitation before answering.

Elle a pris une petite hésitation avant de répondre.

A moment of doubt that amuses.

It was just a comedic hesitation that made everyone laugh.

C'était juste une hésitation comique qui a fait rire tout le monde.