French Expression · Advanced
La réticence
Reluctance / Hesitation
Pronunciation: la reh-tee-SANSS
Meaning
The quality or state of being unwilling to do something.
Example
Il a montré une certaine réticence à partager ses opinions.
He showed some reluctance to share his opinions.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice La réticence out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a advanced-level French expression.