What does refus in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word refus in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use refus in French.

The word refus in French means refusal, I wouldn't say no, be turned down, be refused, categorical refusal, failure to comply, refusing to co-operate, failure to give way. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word refus

refusal

nom masculin (fait de dire non)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Son refus était prévisible.
His refusal was expected.

I wouldn't say no

(volontiers)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Vous reprendrez bien un peu de café ? Ce n'est pas de refus.

be turned down, be refused

locution verbale (obtenir une réponse négative)

categorical refusal

nom masculin (inacceptation irrévocable)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

failure to comply, refusing to co-operate

nom masculin (rébellion)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

failure to give way

nom masculin (route : refus de céder le passage)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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