decline

to decline an offer

B1
Unité 5
4 m
Leçon 4

Leçons

decline

  • Intro

    Today's word of the day is "decline"

  • Mów teraz

    to decline an offer

  • Mów teraz

    It was an interesting offer, but I decided to decline it.

  • Powtórz ze słuchu

    __ _______ __ _____

  • Powtórz ze słuchu

    __ ___ __ ___________ _____, ___ _ _______ __ _______ __.

  • Przetłumacz teraz

    décliner une offre

  • Przetłumacz teraz

    C'était une offre intéressante mais j'ai décidé de la décliner

Expressions clés

to turn down a proposal

rejeter une proposition

to politely refuse

refuser poliment

to express gratitude

exprimer sa gratitude

Vocabulaire

Mot
Traduction
decision
décision
suggestion
suggestion
opportunity
opportunité

Phrases clés

I appreciate the opportunity, but I will have to decline your offer.

J'apprécie l'opportunité, mais je vais devoir décliner votre offre.

After careful consideration, I have chosen to decline the offer.

Après mûre réflexion, j'ai choisi de décliner l'offre.

Thank you for the interesting offer, but I cannot accept it.

Merci pour l'offre intéressante, mais je ne peux pas l'accepter.

I need to politely refuse your invitation.

Je dois refuser poliment votre invitation.

He decided to turn down a proposal from his colleague.

Il a décidé de rejeter une proposition de son collègue.

She expressed gratitude for the opportunity, but she had other plans.

Elle a exprimé sa gratitude pour l'opportunité, mais elle avait d'autres projets.

Dialogue pratique

Person A

I have a great job offer for you. Would you like to accept it?

J'ai une excellente offre d'emploi pour vous. Voudriez-vous l'accepter ?

Person B

Thank you for the offer, but I have to turn it down.

Merci pour l'offre, mais je dois la refuser.

Person A

I understand. Can you tell me why?

Je comprends. Pouvez-vous me dire pourquoi ?

Person B

I appreciate it, but I have other commitments at this time.

Je l'apprécie, mais j'ai d'autres engagements en ce moment.

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FAQ

Cette phrase signifie rejeter une suggestion ou une offre.
Vous pouvez dire, 'Je voudrais poliment refuser votre offre.'
Cette phrase signifie montrer de l'appréciation pour quelque chose.

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