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to abstain
01
s'abstenir
to avoid doing something, especially something that one enjoys
Transitive: to abstain from sth
02
s'abstenir, ne pas voter
to choose not to vote on a particular matter, issue, or proposal
Intransitive
abstain
v
abstainer
n
abstainer
n
abstemious
adj
abstemious
adj
abstinence
n
abstinence
n
Exemple
They regularly abstain from consuming alcohol for personal reasons.
She has abstained from using social media since last week to focus on her studies.
To stay focused on her studies, Lisa chose to abstain from social media during exam week.
In an effort to reduce environmental impact, many individuals choose to abstain from single-use plastics.
I am abstaining from drinking coffee this week to see if it improves my sleep quality.
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