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refuse in French

refuse in French is déchets, ordures, détritus — refuse means to say no to a request, offer, or order.

refuse in French

déchets
noun
Collectively, items or material that have been discarded; rubbish, garbage.
ordures
noun
Collectively, items or material that have been discarded; rubbish, garbage.
détritus
noun
Collectively, items or material that have been discarded; rubbish, garbage.
refuser
verb

What does "refuse" mean?

  1. verb To say no to a request, offer, or order.
    "She refused to sign the contract until the terms were changed."
  2. noun Waste material; rubbish or garbage.
    "The city collects refuse twice a week."
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refuse in a sentence

  • She refused to sign the contract until the terms were changed.
  • He refused their help, insisting he could manage alone.
  • The city collects refuse twice a week.
  • Please put all household refuse in the black bins outside.

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What is "refuse" in French?
"refuse" in French is déchets, ordures, détritus. refuse means: To say no to a request, offer, or order.
How do you use "refuse" in a sentence?
Example: "She refused to sign the contract until the terms were changed." In French, "refuse" is déchets, ordures, détritus.
Are there other ways to say "refuse" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "refuse": déchets, ordures, détritus, refuser.
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