Example: Elle a répondu sans hésiter à la question facile.
Definition
"Sans hésiter" is a French expression meaning to do something without pause or doubt. It describes an action carried out immediately and confidently, as in answering a question without any hesitation or delay.
Translations
Without hesitation
Sin dudarlo
Zonder aarzelen
Sense dubtar-ho
Ohne zu zögern
Etymology
The phrase "sans hésiter" comes from the French words 'sans' meaning 'without' and 'hésiter' meaning 'to hesitate.' 'Hésiter' itself derives from the Latin 'haesitare,' which means 'to stick' or 'to hesitate.' Did you know? The verb 'hésiter' originally described the physical act of sticking or being caught, which evolved into the mental state of doubt or indecision.
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