Usage Note
hésiter is typically followed by à + infinitive ('to hesitate to do something') or entre + nouns ('to hesitate between options'). The noun l'hésitation is used in the same way as English 'hesitation'. N'hésitez pas! is a polite invitation meaning 'don't hesitate to ask'.
Examples
"Elle hésite à lui répondre."
Natural Translation
She hesitates to answer him.
Literal Translation
She hesitates to him to-respond.
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