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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
verb
(intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
abstenir
verb
(intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

What does "abstain" mean?

  1. verb To deliberately not take part in something, especially eating, drinking, or voting.
    "He decided to abstain from alcohol during training."

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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Frequently asked questions

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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