English–French
“persistent” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/tənas/
Example
Elle est tenace et n'abandonne jamais.
She is persistent and never gives up.
How to say “persistent” in French
“Persistent” in French is tenace.
A grip that keeps its hold long after it should let go, whether on a surface or in the mind.
Example sentences with tenace
Cette panne est tenace et difficile à résoudre.
This breakdown is persistent and difficult to resolve.
Tips for using tenace
- Tenace has the same form for masculine and feminine singular nouns, as in un élève tenace and une élève tenace.