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    Persiste (en. Persists)

    /pɛʁ.sist/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To continue to exist or manifest despite difficulties.
    He persists in believing in his dreams despite failures.
    Il persiste à croire en ses rêves malgré les échecs.
    To stubbornly do something despite contrary advice.
    She persists in smoking despite the health risks.
    Elle persiste à fumer malgré les risques pour sa santé.
    To maintain an opinion or action over time.
    He persists in his mistake, refusing to admit he is wrong.
    Il persiste dans son erreur, refusant d'admettre qu'il se trompe.
    To manifest continuously.
    The pain persists after the treatment.
    La douleur persiste après le traitement.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'persistere', which means 'to remain attached to' or 'to continue'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to persist in one's mistakes
    Continuing to make mistakes without learning from one's lessons.
    persister dans ses erreurs
    to persist in doing something
    Continuing to take an action despite obstacles.
    persister à faire quelque chose
    the pain persists
    The pain continues to be felt.
    la douleur persiste

    Related Words

    persistence
    The state of what persists, the duration over time.
    persistance
    to persecute
    To inflict repeated reprisals.
    persécuter
    insistence
    The act of asking for or doing something repeatedly.
    insistance

    Slang Meanings

    To cling to an idea or situation.
    He persists in his delusions.
    Il persiste dans ses délires.
    To be stubborn to an excessive point.
    She persists; she's really a mule-headed person.
    Elle persiste, c'est vraiment une tête de mule.