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to decline an invitation, request, or offer

refuser

to take someone away and hold them in captivity, typically to demand something for their release

kidnapper

a building where people who did something illegal, such as stealing, murder, etc., are kept as a punishment

prison

a very young child, typically from birth to around one year old

nourrisson

a child who behaves badly and is often rude or spoiled

gamin

a problem or question that is confusing and needs a lot of skill or effort to solve or answer

énigme

the belief in a favorable outcome or positive future

optimisme

great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

compassion

willingness to accept behavior or opinions that are against one's own

tolérance

the quality of being focused on one aim or purpose and being determined to achieve it

détermination

the quality of persistently trying in spite of difficulties

persévérance

a tendency to set extremely high standards for oneself and others and not accept anything that is less than perfect

perfectionnisme

the ability to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions to problems or challenges

ingéniosité

the state of being dedicated to someone or something

engagemen

giving much attention to something or someone with interest

attentif

occurring slowly and step-by-step over a long period of time

graduel

looking extremely tired, worn, often due to stress, illness, or lack of sleep

exténué

changing or progressing in small, steady steps rather than in sudden leaps or bounds

incrémental

intended to last only until something permanent is presented

transitoire

very attractive in an unusual way

séduisant

a person who prefers to do things instead of just thinking or talking about them

a person who participates in irregular fighting as a member of an unofficial military group

guérillero