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temporize in French

temporize in French is temporiser, tergiverser.

temporize in French

temporiser
verb
(intransitive) To deliberately act evasively or prolong a discussion in order to gain time or postpone a decision, sometimes so that a compromise can be reached or simply to make a conversation more temperate; to stall for time.
tergiverser
verb
(intransitive) To deliberately act evasively or prolong a discussion in order to gain time or postpone a decision, sometimes so that a compromise can be reached or simply to make a conversation more temperate; to stall for time.
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What is "temporize" in French?

"temporize" in French is temporiser, tergiverser.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "temporize": temporiser, tergiverser.

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