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refus
/ʁə.fy/
refusal
Il a exprimé son refus de participer à la réunion.
He expressed his refusal to participate in the meeting.
general
An act of refusing or rejecting something or someone.
Son refus de signer le contrat a surpris tout le monde.
His refusal to sign the contract surprised everyone.
Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Law
formal
A denial or rejection of a request, offer, or proposal.
Le refus de visa a été contesté en justice.
The visa refusal was contested in court.
In legal contexts, 'refus' can refer to formal denials or rejections.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
'Refus' can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but in legal or formal settings, it often carries a stronger connotation of a formal rejection.
Gold Rule
Legal Context
In legal contexts, 'refus' can refer to formal denials or rejections, such as the refusal of a visa or a contract.
Word Origin
From Old French 'refus', from the verb 'refuser' meaning 'to refuse'.
Usage Notes
In everyday language, 'refus' is often used to express a strong rejection or denial. In legal contexts, it can refer to formal rejections or denials.
Word Breakdown
re-
again
prefix-fus
to pour
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