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    Refuserait (en. Would refuse)

    /ʁə.fy.ze.ʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To express one's intention not to accept something.
    He would refuse the job offer if the salary is too low.
    Il refuserait l'offre d'emploi si le salaire est trop bas.
    To reject a proposal or request.
    She would refuse to participate in the project if it interferes with her studies.
    Elle refuserait de participer au projet si cela interfère avec ses études.
    Not consenting to something.
    We think he would refuse to be paid in cash.
    Nous pensons qu'il refuserait d'être payé en espèces.

    Etymology

    The word 'refuse' derives from the Latin 'refusare', which means 'to reject'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    refuse compromise
    Not accepting a mutual agreement.
    refuser le compromis
    refuse to collaborate
    Not wanting to work with someone.
    refuser de collaborer
    to be denied something
    Being in a situation of rejection regarding a request.
    se voir refuser quelque chose

    Related Words

    refuse
    Not accepting something.
    refuser
    rejection
    Act of refusing.
    réfus
    acceptance
    Act of accepting.
    acceptation

    Slang Meanings

    Pout
    He pouted at the invitation, so he would refuse to go.
    Il a boudé l'invitation, donc il refuserait d'y aller.
    Screw
    If he had known, he would have screwed the proposal.
    S'il avait su, il aurait baisé la proposition.