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    Têtu (en. Stubborn)

    /tɛ.ty/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is obstinate, who insists on their opinions.
    He is really stubborn, he doesn't want to listen to advice.
    Il est vraiment têtu, il ne veut pas écouter les conseils.
    Who is inflexible in their decisions.
    Despite the arguments, she remains stubborn in her position.
    Malgré les arguments, elle reste têtue sur sa position.
    Who struggles to give in to an opposing opinion.
    His stubborn character often puts him in conflict with his friends.
    Son caractère têtu le met souvent en conflit avec ses amis.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'testu', meaning 'tenacious'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be as stubborn as a mule
    To be very obstinate, difficult to change one's mind.
    être têtu comme une mule
    to have a stubborn head
    To be rigid in one's decisions or beliefs.
    avoir la tête têtue
    to fight against a stubborn person
    To try to persuade someone who refuses to listen.
    se battre contre un têtu

    Related Words

    obstinate
    Who refuses to change their mind.
    obstiné
    determined
    Who shows great determination.
    décidé
    narrow-minded
    Who has limited ideas, who refuses to see beyond their own opinions.
    borné

    Slang Meanings

    To be pigheaded
    He is really pigheaded about this idea.
    Il est vraiment buté sur cette idée.
    To be conceited
    She has a big head believing that she is always right.
    Elle a un gros melon à croire qu'elle a toujours raison.