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    Entêtement (en. Stubbornness)

    /ɑ̃.tə.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Behavior marked by excessive stubbornness.
    His obstinacy in refusing any help ended up harming him.
    Son entêtement à refuser toute aide a fini par lui nuire.
    The fact of being obstinate in an opinion.
    This person's obstinacy is sometimes frustrating.
    L'entêtement de cette personne est parfois frustrant.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to make stubborn', which means to render stubborn.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to rely on one's obstinacy
    Accepting to change nothing despite the consequences.
    s'en remettre à son entêtement
    to show obstinacy
    Displaying unwavering stubbornness.
    faire preuve d'entêtement
    counterproductive obstinacy
    A stubbornness that harms one's own interests.
    l'entêtement contreproductif

    Related Words

    stubborn
    A person who refuses to change their mind.
    têtu
    obstinate
    One who persists in an opinion or behavior.
    obstiné

    Slang Meanings

    To act like a mule.
    He is really in 'obstinacy mode' today, impossible to convince him.
    Il est vraiment en mode 'entêtement' aujourd'hui, impossible de le convaincre.
    To be as stubborn as a donkey.
    His answer is either 'all or nothing', he struggles to let go.
    Sa réponse, c'est le 'tout ou rien', il A du mal à lâcher prise.