N'hésita (en. Did not hesitate)

n'ezita

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To make a decision quickly without doubt.
He did not hesitate to express his opinion.
Il n'hésita pas à exprimer son opinion.
To act without holding back one's emotions or feelings.
She did not hesitate to tell him the truth.
Elle n'hésita pas à lui dire la vérité.
To have no reservations or doubts in an action.
They did not hesitate to help their friends.
Ils n'hésitèrent pas à aider leurs amis.

Etymology

From the verb 'hésiter', derived from the Latin 'hesitare', meaning 'to hesitate, to doubt'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

don't hesitate
encouragement to act without doubt.
n'hésite pas
let's not hesitate
encouragement not to be afraid of making a decision.
n'hésitons pas
don't hesitate to ask
suggesting to inquire or make requests.
n'hésite pas à demander

Related Words

hesitation
Moment of doubt before making a decision.
hésitation
daring
To do something without hesitation, with courage.
osé
determined
A person who acts firmly without doubt.
déterminé

Slang Meanings

To show courage or audacity.
He does not hesitate to take risks.
Il n'hésite pas à prendre des risques.
To act without waiting.
She answered right away, she did not hesitate.
Elle a répondu tout de suite, elle n'a pas hésité.