Tenace (en. Tenacious)

/tənas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Having a great capacity to remain in place, to resist effort.

This glue is tenacious; it doesn't come off easily.

Cette colle est tenace, elle ne se détache pas facilement.

Showing determination and stubbornness.

He is tenacious in his studies; he never gives up.

Il est tenace dans ses études, il ne renonce jamais.

Describes a disease that persists for a long time.

This flu is tenacious; it lasts several weeks.

Cette grippe est tenace, elle dure plusieurs semaines.

From Latin 'tenax', meaning 'holder, that which retains'.

tenacious as a bulldog

One that clings with determination.

tenace comme un bouledogue

to have a tenacious memory

To remember something for a long time.

avoir une mémoire tenace

tenacity

Quality of a tenacious person.

tenacité

stubbornness

Attitude of someone who sticks to their ideas.

obstination

To be persistent in a situation.

He's really tenacious; he doesn't let anything slide.

Il est vraiment tenace, il ne laisse rien passer.

To persist in a difficult relationship or situation.

She's tenacious with her friends, even when things get complicated.

Elle est tenace avec ses amis, même quand ça devient compliqué.