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    Entêté (en. Stubborn)

    /ɑ̃.tɛ.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a person who refuses to see things from another angle.
    He is so stubborn that he doesn't even want to listen to others.
    Il est tellement entêté qu'il ne veut même pas écouter les autres.
    To have preconceived ideas and not want to change them.
    Despite the evidence, she remains stubborn in her opinion.
    Malgré les preuves, elle reste entêtée dans son opinion.
    To demonstrate great stubbornness.
    His stubborn nature prevents him from progressing in his work.
    Sa nature entêtée l'empêche de progresser dans son travail.

    Etymology

    The word 'entêté' derives from the Old French 'entêter', which meant 'to make stubborn'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be as stubborn as a mule
    To be very stubborn and difficult to convince.
    être entêté comme une mule
    stubbornness
    The state of being stubborn.
    l'entêtement
    to act stubbornly
    To act in a stubborn manner.
    faire l'entêté

    Related Words

    stubborn
    Who refuses to change their mind despite arguments.
    têtu
    obstinate
    Who clings firmly to their opinions.
    obstiné
    narrow-minded
    Limited in understanding or open-mindedness.
    borné

    Slang Meanings

    To be in one's own world
    He is so stubborn that he lives in his own world.
    Il est tellement entêté qu'il vit dans son propre monde.
    To have a hard head
    She has a hard head; nothing will convince her.
    Elle a la tête dure, rien ne pourra la convaincre.