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    Persistance (en. Persistence)

    /pɛʁ.sis.tɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Duration of occurrence of a state or phenomenon.
    The persistence of pain requires a medical consultation.
    La persistance de la douleur nécessite une consultation médicale.
    Quality of what persists despite obstacles.
    His persistence in learning shows his determination.
    Sa persistance dans l'apprentissage témoigne de sa détermination.
    Maintenance of an image in memory after the disappearance of the stimulus.
    Tenacious character of an individual who continues despite failures.
    His persistence in job hunting is admirable.
    Sa persistance à chercher un emploi est admirable.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'persistentia', derived from 'persistere', meaning to remain firm or steadfast.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    data persistence
    Maintaining data in a computer system.
    persistance des données
    image persistence
    Visual phenomenon where an image remains visible after the stimulus.
    persistance des images
    memory persistence
    Ability to recall information over a long period.
    persistance du souvenir

    Related Words

    persist
    Continuing to do something despite difficulties.
    persister
    persistent
    Never giving up, continuing relentlessly.
    persistent
    persisting
    Lasting, remaining present despite time or changes.
    persistant

    Slang Meanings

    Tenacious in a project or relationship.
    He is really persistent; he never gives up.
    Il est vraiment persistant, il ne lâche jamais l'affaire.
    Staying on a subject or idea for a long time.
    He is a persistent guy; he keeps talking about his idea.
    C'est un gars persistant; il ne cesse de parler de son idée.