English–French
“persistence” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/aʃaʁnəmɑ̃/
Example
Son acharnement a fini par l'ennuyer.
His persistence eventually annoyed her.
How to say “persistence” in French
“Persistence” in French is acharnement.
Pressure applied again and again toward a goal, until persistence feels excessive or relentless.
Example sentences with acharnement
L'acharnement à réussir l'a épuisé.
The unyielding drive to succeed exhausted him.
Tips for using acharnement
- Acharnement often sounds critical rather than warmly admiring, so English determination is not always an exact equivalent.