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    Acharnement (en. Relentlessness)

    /a.ʃaʁ.nə.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of a person who is relentlessly determined to do something with tenacity.
    His determination at work earned him a promotion.
    Son acharnement au travail lui a valu une promotion.
    Obsessive attitude that drives one to attack something relentlessly.
    The relentless pursuit of this group against injustices is admirable.
    L'acharnement de ce groupe contre les injustices est admirable.
    Force or energy expended excessively.
    The fervor of the supporters made the opponent tremble.
    L'acharnement des supporters a fait trembler l'adversaire.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'acharner', which means to pursue intensely.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to target someone relentlessly
    To persist aggressively against a person.
    s'acharner sur quelqu'un
    to persist in doing something
    To stubbornly cling to completing a task.
    s'acharner à faire quelque chose

    Related Words

    fierce
    Acting with intensity.
    acharné
    mental determination
    State of intense mental tension.
    acharnement mental
    to persist
    To act with such tenacity.
    s'acharner

    Slang Meanings

    To be on someone's back.
    He is so relentless that I can't stand him.
    Il est tellement acharné que je ne peux pas le supporter.
    To persist in doing something to the point of absurdity.
    He is relentlessly pursuing his project without heeding the warnings.
    Il s'acharne sur son projet sans tenir compte des avertissements.