English–French

“rejection” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁəʒɛ/

Example

Son rejet m'a blessé.

His rejection hurt me.

Illustration for rejet (rejection)

How to say “rejection” in French

“Rejection” in French is rejet.

A boundary that keeps an unwanted person or thing out.

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

Example sentences with rejet

Le comité a confirmé le rejet de la candidature.

The committee confirmed the rejection of the application.

Tips for using rejet

  • Refus usually names declining an offer or request, while rejet more often stresses exclusion or being turned away.

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