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reluctance in French

reluctance in French is réticence, répugnance, réluctance — reluctance means unwillingness or hesitation to do something.

reluctance in French

réticence
noun
Unwillingness to do something.
répugnance
noun
Unwillingness to do something.
réluctance
noun
(physics) That property of a magnetic circuit analogous to resistance in an electric circuit.

What does "reluctance" mean?

  1. noun Unwillingness or hesitation to do something.
    "He agreed, but with obvious reluctance."
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reluctance in a sentence

  • He agreed, but with obvious reluctance.
  • Her reluctance to speak in public held her back at work.

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What is "reluctance" in French?

"reluctance" in French is réticence, répugnance, réluctance. reluctance means: Unwillingness or hesitation to do something.

How do you use "reluctance" in a sentence?

Example: "He agreed, but with obvious reluctance." In French, "reluctance" is réticence, répugnance, réluctance.

Are there other ways to say "reluctance" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "reluctance": réticence, répugnance, réluctance.

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