Rejeter
Example: Ils ont décidé de rejeter la proposition du projet.
Definition
"Rejeter" means to refuse, dismiss, or throw away something, such as an idea, proposal, or object. It indicates a deliberate act of not accepting or accepting with opposition, as in rejecting a project proposal or an offer.
Etymology
The French verb "rejeter" comes from the Latin 'reicere,' meaning 'to throw back' or 'to reject.' The prefix 're-' means 'back' or 'again,' and 'jacere' means 'to throw.' Did you know? The word evolved to describe both physical and metaphorical acts of throwing away or refusing.
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"Rejeter" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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