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    Refusant (en. Refusing)

    /ʁə.fy.zɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Individual who manifests a refusal.
    He is a refusing person in the face of all proposals.
    Il est un refusant face à toutes les propositions.
    Person who rejects offers or requests.
    Refusings can cause frustrations in a team.
    Les refusants peuvent causer des frustrations dans une équipe.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'refuser' with the suffix '-ant'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a refusing person
    means being opposed to something.
    être un refusant
    refusing to submit
    indicates a resistance or a refusal to conform.
    refusant de se soumettre

    Related Words

    refusal
    Action of rejecting an offer or a request.
    refus
    to refuse
    Action of not accepting something.
    refuser
    opposition
    Act of opposing something.
    opposition

    Slang Meanings

    Refusing in the context of a strike action.
    He considers himself a refusing person by participating in the strike.
    Il se considère comme un refusant en participant à la grève.
    Person with a defiant attitude towards the rules.
    Among young people, refusings are often seen as rebels.
    Chez les jeunes, les refusants sont souvent perçus comme des rebelles.