Acharnée (en. Fierce)

[aʃaʁne]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who fights relentlessly.
The athletes engaged in a fierce competition.
Les athlètes ont mené une compétition acharnée.
Who shows great determination in a task.
She has a relentless will to succeed.
Elle a une volonté acharnée de réussir.
Referring to a fight or battle that is very intense.
The war was marked by fierce fighting.
La guerre a été marquée par des combats acharnés.

Etymology

The origin of the word relentless comes from the verb 'to relent', which means to pursue with great intensity.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to fight with determination
To fight with great strength and determination.
se battre avec acharnement
to push someone to relentless behavior
To encourage someone to act in an intense and stubborn manner.
pousser quelqu'un à l'acharnement
fierce struggle
A struggle or competition where the stakes are very high.
lutte acharnée

Related Words

relentlessness
Attitude of those who act with great intensity.
acharnement
determination
State of mind that drives one to act firmly.
détermination
persistence
Character of someone who perseveres in their efforts.
persistance

Slang Meanings

To have guts.
He really has guts in his project.
Il a vraiment du cœur au ventre dans son projet.
To be a bulldozer.
She is a bulldozer when it comes to her work.
Elle est un bulldozer quand il s'agit de son travail.