abstain in French
abstain in French is s'abstenir, abstenir — abstain means to deliberately not take part in something, especially eating, drinking, or voting.
abstain in French
s'abstenir
(intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
abstenir
(intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
What does "abstain" mean?
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verb To deliberately not take part in something, especially eating, drinking, or voting.
"He decided to abstain from alcohol during training."
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abstain in a sentence
- He decided to abstain from alcohol during training.
- Two council members chose to abstain rather than vote.
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What is "abstain" in French?
"abstain" in French is s'abstenir, abstenir. abstain means: To deliberately not take part in something, especially eating, drinking, or voting.
How do you use "abstain" in a sentence?
Example: "He decided to abstain from alcohol during training." In French, "abstain" is s'abstenir, abstenir.
Are there other ways to say "abstain" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "abstain": s'abstenir, abstenir.
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