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    Insister (en. Insist)

    /ɛ̃.si.steʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To maintain a position or request insistently.
    She insists that we come to the party.
    Elle insiste pour que nous venions à la fête.
    To emphasize the importance of a point or idea.
    He insists on the need to reduce waste.
    Il insiste sur la nécessité de réduire les déchets.
    To repeat a request or wish forcefully.
    He insisted several times that I accompany him.
    Il a insisté plusieurs fois pour que je l'accompagne.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'insistere' meaning 'to stand upon' or 'to remain firmly in one place.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    insist on a point
    To pay particular attention to an aspect or argument.
    insister sur un point
    insist on
    To demand or strongly request participation in something.
    insister à
    insist that
    To insistently request that something be done.
    insister que

    Related Words

    insistence
    The act of insisting, maintaining pressure on a point.
    insistance
    insistent
    One who insists or reminds emphatically.
    insistant
    persevere
    To maintain an action despite difficulties.
    persévérer

    Slang Meanings

    To insist a little too much
    He tends to insist a little too much when he wants something.
    Il a tendance à insister un peu trop quand il veut quelque chose.
    To insist like crazy
    He insists like crazy to go to that concert.
    Il insiste comme un fou pour aller à ce concert.