reluctant in French
reluctant in French is réticent, récalcitrant, réfractaire — reluctant means unwilling to do something; hesitant or resistant to taking an action.
reluctant in French
réticent
récalcitrant
réfractaire
rétif
What does "reluctant" mean?
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adj Unwilling to do something; hesitant or resistant to taking an action.
"The cat was reluctant to leave its warm spot by the fire."
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reluctant in a sentence
- The cat was reluctant to leave its warm spot by the fire.
- That’s probably because you appear as someone who rarely puts himself forward, and is reluctant to teach the wisdom he has.
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What is "reluctant" in French?
"reluctant" in French is réticent, récalcitrant, réfractaire. reluctant means: Unwilling to do something; hesitant or resistant to taking an action.
How do you use "reluctant" in a sentence?
Example: "The cat was reluctant to leave its warm spot by the fire." In French, "reluctant" is réticent, récalcitrant, réfractaire.
Are there other ways to say "reluctant" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "reluctant": réticent, récalcitrant, réfractaire, rétif.
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