English–French
“insist” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ɔpstine/
Example
Il s'obstine à refuser l'aide.
He insists on refusing help.
How to say “insist” in French
“Insist” in French is obstiner.
A person keeps pushing the same opinion or action forward despite advice, resistance, and clear facts.
Example sentences with obstiner
Elle s'obstine dans son erreur.
She persists in her error.
Tips for using obstiner
- The common practical form is s'obstiner à + infinitive, as in s'obstiner à refuser, and it usually carries a negative sense.