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    Obstinément (en. Obstinately)

    /ɔb.sti.nɛ.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    With great determination, without being discouraged.
    He obstinately pursued his dreams despite the obstacles.
    Il a obstinément poursuivi ses rêves malgré les obstacles.
    In a stubborn manner, clinging to one's ideas.
    She obstinately refused to admit her mistake.
    Elle a obstinément refusé d'admettre son erreur.
    Showing strong will, even in adversity.
    They obstinately defended their position during the debate.
    Ils ont obstinément défendu leur position lors du débat.

    Etymology

    The term comes from the verb 'obstiner', derived from the Latin 'obstinare', which means 'to persist' or 'to stubbornly adhere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stubborn as a mule
    Describes someone who is extremely stubborn.
    obstiné comme une mule
    to stubbornly insist on a mistake
    To refuse to acknowledge a mistake despite the evidence.
    s'obstiner dans une erreur

    Related Words

    obstinacy
    The quality of someone who insists.
    obstination
    stubbornness
    Tendency to be obstinate.
    entêtement
    stubborn
    Quality of a person who refuses to change their mind.
    têtu

    Slang Meanings

    To be pigheaded.
    He is really pigheaded on that point; he will never change his mind.
    Il est vraiment buté sur ce point, il ne changera jamais d'avis.
    Stubborn as a mule.
    She is as stubborn as a mule; nothing will make her budge.
    Elle est têtue comme une mule, rien ne la fera bouger.