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    S'entêtait (en. Was stubborn)

    [sɑ̃te.tɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To become obstinate in one's behavior or opinions.
    He stubbornly believed he was right despite the evidence.
    Il s'entêtait à croire qu'il avait raison malgré les preuves.
    To cling to an idea without wanting to change one's mind.
    Despite advice, she stubbornly continued her choices.
    Malgré les conseils, elle s'entêtait à poursuivre ses choix.
    To react with tenacity or stubbornness in a difficult situation.
    He was determined to finish the project, no matter the obstacles.
    Il s'entêtait à finir le projet, peu importe les obstacles.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'entêter', derived from the Latin 'intellectare' which means 'to make intelligent'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to insist on a point
    To stubbornly insist on an argument or opinion.
    s'entêter sur un point
    to persist in one's mistakes
    To continue making the same mistake out of obstinacy.
    s'entêter dans ses erreurs
    to stubbornly refuse to understand
    To refuse to understand something despite the explanations.
    s'entêter à ne pas comprendre

    Related Words

    obstinacy
    The mindset of a person who refuses to change their mind.
    entêtement
    stubborn
    The quality of a person who is persistent in their opinions.
    têtu
    obstinacy
    The determination to maintain a position, often against the evidence.
    obstination

    Slang Meanings

    To be thick-headed
    He is really thick-headed, he always insists.
    Il est vraiment borné, il s'entête toujours.
    To have a hard head
    Don't talk to him anymore, he is stubborn and insists.
    Ne lui parle plus, il a la tête dure et s'entête.