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    Hésiter (en. Hesitate)

    /ezi.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To have doubts, to be unsure.
    He hesitates between two job offers.
    Il hésite entre deux offres d'emploi.
    Being indecisive in a situation.
    Not hesitating to ask for help is important.
    Ne pas hésiter à demander de l'aide est important.
    To pause before making a decision.
    She hesitates to tell the truth.
    Elle hésite à dire la vérité.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'haesitare', meaning 'to be in a state of uncertainty.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hesitate to act
    Being reluctant to take action.
    hésiter à agir
    do not hesitate
    Acting without doubt.
    ne pas hésiter
    hesitate between two choices
    Having doubts about two possibilities.
    hésiter entre deux choix

    Related Words

    hesitation
    The state of being indecisive.
    hésitation
    indecision
    The lack of decision.
    indécision
    doubt
    An uncertainty about a fact or a situation.
    doute

    Slang Meanings

    To freak out
    He is freaking out because he hesitates about what to do.
    Il flippe parce qu'il hésite sur ce qu'il doit faire.
    To be anxious
    She is anxious about the idea of starting this project.
    Elle bader à l'idée de se lancer dans ce projet.