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    Rejette (en. Rejects)

    /ʁəʒɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To refuse to accept or admit something.
    He rejects all proposals that do not suit him.
    Il rejette toutes les propositions qui ne lui conviennent pas.
    To expel or push something away.
    The plant sheds dead leaves.
    La plante rejette les feuilles mortes.
    To demonstrate a lack of interest or sympathy.
    She rejects the advances of her colleague.
    Elle rejette les avances de son collègue.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'rejacere', which means 'to throw again'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to shift the blame onto someone
    To accuse someone of a mistake or a problem.
    rejeter la faute sur quelqu'un
    to reject a project
    To refuse the acceptance of a project.
    rejeter un projet
    to reject a call
    To not accept a request or communication.
    rejeter un appel

    Related Words

    rejection
    Action of sending back, dismissing, or refusing something.
    rejet
    rejector
    A person who rejects or refuses.
    rejeteur
    sprout
    A young shoot from a plant, rejected by it.
    rejeton

    Slang Meanings

    To avoid or sidestep a situation.
    He prefers to reject rather than commit.
    Il préfère rejeter plutôt que de s'engager.
    To express a vulgar criticism.
    She rejected him like a sick person.
    Elle l'a rejeté comme un malade.