Gerund-derived noun meaning the act or instance of faltering; can take a plural in limited use.
Translations
hésitationAction ou moment d’hésiter; emploi courant. There was a noticeable faltering in his speech when the questions became difficult.
Il y eut une hésitation perceptible dans son discours lorsque les questions sont devenues difficiles.
fléchissementEmploi plus soutenu pour une baisse de vigueur, d’efficacité ou d’intensité. Definitions
An act or instance of hesitating, losing strength, or becoming less certain. There was a noticeable faltering in his speech when the questions became difficult.