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.
"She was reluctant to sign the contract without reading it first."
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reluctant in a sentence
- She was reluctant to sign the contract without reading it first.
- He seemed reluctant to admit he was wrong.
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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: "She was reluctant to sign the contract without reading it first." 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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