English–French

“hesitant” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ezitɑ̃/

Example

Il est hésitant avant de répondre.

He is hesitant before answering.

Illustration for hésitant (hesitant)

How to say “hesitant” in French

“Hesitant” in French is hésitant.

A reply or action hangs briefly while its direction remains unsettled.

Full entry for hésitant: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with hésitant

Elle a fait un geste hésitant en répondant.

She made a hesitant gesture as she answered.

Tips for using hésitant

  • The related verb uses hésiter à + an infinitive, as in hésiter à répondre.

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