Usages of refuser
J’ai refusé une boisson gazeuse, parce que je voulais plutôt une tisane.
I refused a soft drink, because I wanted an herbal tea instead.
Elle a refusé de partir plus tôt, et j’ai insisté pour l’attendre après le cours.
She refused to leave earlier, and I insisted on waiting for her after class.
Faute de preuve, l’assureur refuse l’indemnisation.
For lack of proof, the insurer refuses the insurance payout.
L’assureur refuse, c’est-à-dire que l’assureur dit non.
The insurer refuses—that is, the insurer says no.
J’attends, non pas que Paul refuse, mais pour vérifier.
I wait, not because Paul refuses, but to check.
Il attend, non pas que Paul refuse, mais pour confirmer.
He waits, not because Paul refuses, but to confirm.
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