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    Refus (en. Refusal)

    /ʁə.fy/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Rejection of a request, proposal, or invitation.
    The refusal of his application was a surprise to everyone.
    Le refus de sa candidature a été une surprise pour tout le monde.
    The act of not accepting something.
    His refusal to speak raised questions.
    Son refus de parler a suscité des interrogations.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'refuser', derived from the Latin 'refusare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    categorical refusal
    Unambiguous, final refusal.
    refus catégorique
    to have a refusal
    To express disagreement or to not accept a proposal.
    avoir un refus
    service refusal
    The act of not providing a requested service.
    refus de service

    Related Words

    to refuse
    The act of saying no to something.
    refuser
    to reject
    The act of making an objection to something.
    rejeter
    to deny
    The act of contesting the truth or existence of something.
    dénier

    Slang Meanings

    No way!
    When I suggested going out, he said: no way!
    Quand j'ai proposé de sortir, il a dit : pas question !
    No, thank you!
    She just shrugged and said: no, thank you!
    Elle a juste haussé les épaules et a dit : non, merci !