Nouns ending in -tion are feminine.
The suffix forms abstract nouns of action or state.
Tu aurais dû refuser une proposition aussi injuste.
You should have refused such an unfair proposal.
J'ai été forcé d'accepter sa proposition.
I was forced to accept her proposal.
Je doute que la nouvelle proposition sera acceptée.
I doubt the new proposal will be accepted.
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