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How is the word s'abstenir translated from French to English

Choisir de ne pas faire ou avoir quelque chose.

To choose not to do or have something.

verb
English translation
Abstain

Examples with “s'abstenir”

See how the word “s'abstenir” is used in sentences

  • Il s'est abstenu d'alcool pendant un an. — He abstained from alcohol for a year.

  • J'ai décidé de me priver de dessert ce soir. — I decided to abstain from dessert tonight.

  • Deux membres ont choisi de s'abstenir lors du vote. — Two members chose to abstain from the vote.

  • Vas-tu te priver d'alcool à la fête ? — Will you abstain from drinking at the party?

  • Pourquoi s'est-elle abstenue de commenter ? — Why did she abstain from commenting?

  • Il vaut mieux se priver pendant la période de jeûne. — It's best to abstain during the fasting period.

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FAQ about “s'abstenir”

How is “s'abstenir” translated from French?
“s'abstenir” translates into English as “Abstain”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “s'abstenir” mean?
Meaning of “s'abstenir”: Choisir de ne pas faire ou avoir quelque chose. In English — “Abstain”.
What part of speech is “s'abstenir”?
“s'abstenir” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “s'abstenir”?
Example sentences with “s'abstenir” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “s'abstenir”?
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