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Conjugation directory
Refuser is a regular -er verb that is key for expressing disagreement or denial in French. It is frequently used in both formal and informal contexts, making it valuable for the TEF/TCF exam.
Use refuser in writing to state opposition, e.g., 'Il refuse d'accepter cette proposition.'
Elle refuse de venir à la fête.
She refuses to come to the party.
Refuser is followed by de + infinitive (e.g., 'refuser de faire'), not à; avoid using 'refuser à faire'.
Use the table above and the related links below to pin the pattern down before you move on to other verbs.
Start with the present tense, then the passé composé. Those two forms carry most everyday conversation and make the rest of the table easier to recognise.
Refuser typically uses avoir in compound tenses. Check the table above and keep the past participle in view when you move into compound forms.
Use the related links below and then open the interactive conjugator to compare this verb with others you use often.