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    Acharnés (en. Stubborn)

    /aʃaʁne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Someone who invests themselves obstinately and with a lot of energy.
    He is relentless in his quest for truth.
    Il est acharné dans sa quête de vérité.
    Refers to a competition or a fight that is fierce and unrelenting.
    The match was fierce, both teams gave it their all.
    Le match était acharné, les deux équipes ont tout donné.
    Refers to a determined attitude, sometimes excessive.
    She is relentless in defending her ideas.
    Elle est acharnée à défendre ses idées.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'acharner', which means to persevere with intensity.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fight fiercely
    To fight in an intense manner.
    se battre avec acharnement
    to be relentless about something
    To be very determined to accomplish something.
    être acharné à quelque chose

    Related Words

    relentlessness
    An attitude of someone who persists with strength.
    acharnement
    stubbornness
    Excessive tenacity in one's opinions.
    obstination

    Slang Meanings

    To be all in
    He is all in on his project, he won’t give up anything.
    Il est à fond dans son projet, il ne lâche rien.
    Not to give up
    She doesn’t give up, she is too relentless.
    Elle ne lâche pas l'affaire, elle est trop acharnée.