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    Refusent (en. Refuse)

    /ʁəfyr/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To express disagreement or non-acceptance.
    They refuse to participate in the event.
    Ils refusent de participer à l'événement.
    Not accepting something that is offered.
    She refuses all offers that do not suit her.
    Elle refuse toutes les offres qui ne lui conviennent pas.
    To oppose something or someone.
    They refuse the conditions imposed by the company.
    Ils refusent les conditions imposées par l'entreprise.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'refusare', which means 'to reject'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to refuse an offer
    Not accepting a proposal.
    refuser une offre
    to refuse a compromise
    Not agreeing to find common ground.
    refuser un compromis
    to refuse to play
    Choosing not to participate in an activity or a game.
    refuser de jouer

    Related Words

    refusal
    The action of not accepting.
    refus
    disapproval
    Disapproval or condemnation.
    réprobation
    disagreement
    Lack of agreement or consensus.
    désaccord

    Slang Meanings

    To sulk
    He is sulking with his mother after being scolded.
    Il boude sa mère après avoir été grondé.
    To snub
    She snubs the invitations to the party.
    Elle snobbe les invitations à la fête.