This is the 8934th most frequent French word.
catégorique
Definite; absolute; unequivocal.
Here, 'catégorique' is used to describe the decisive nature of the response, emphasizing clarity and firmness.
Il a donné une réponse catégorique à la question posée.
He gave a categorical answer to the question asked.
In this instance, 'catégorique' expresses her definite and unwavering stance on not participating in the project.
Elle était catégorique sur son refus de participer au projet.
She was categorical about her refusal to participate in the project.
'Catégoriques' describes the prescribed rules of the contest, suggesting their rigid and unquestionable nature.