Acharné (en. Stubborn)

/aʃaʁne/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who engages with determination in an action or struggle.
He is fierce in his quest for success.
Il est acharné dans sa quête pour réussir.
Who is fierce or is fierce about something.
She is fierce in defending her ideas.
Elle est acharnée à défendre ses idées.
Refers to an intense competition or struggle.
The match was fierce, each team wanted to win.
Le match a été acharné, chaque équipe voulait gagner.

Etymology

From the verb 'acharner', derived from the word 'flesh' in the sense of an act of violence or pursuit.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be fierce at work
To show intense and ongoing devotion to work.
être acharné au travail
a fierceness to
A struggle or excessive persistence to achieve a goal.
un acharnement à
in an endless fierceness
In a situation of struggle continuing relentlessly.
dans un acharnement sans fin

Related Words

fierceness
Action or disposition to engage violently or intensely in a struggle.
acharnement
perseverance
Quality of someone who persists in their efforts despite difficulties.
persévérance
tenacity
Quality of someone who clings firmly to their goals.
tenacité

Slang Meanings

To be fierce about not giving up.
He is fierce, he never gives up.
Il est acharné, il n'abandonne jamais.
To be fierce about a project.
She is fierce about her startup project.
Elle est acharnée sur son projet de startup.