French Conversation · Level 144
30 words
French word
intransigeant
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃tʁɑ̃ziʒɑ̃/
Meaning
- adjectiveuncompromising
Example
Il est intransigeant sur ce point.
He is uncompromising on this point.
More examples
Le professeur est intransigeant avec les retards.
The teacher is uncompromising with tardiness.
Core concept
A person who stands firmly by a principle and will not yield in negotiation.
Common phrases
être intransigeant sur
be uncompromising about ___
être intransigeant avec
be uncompromising with ___
position intransigeante
uncompromising position
Similar words
ferme: Firm in a position or opinion and not easily swayed.
sévère: Strict in responding to rule breaking or misconduct.
inflexible: Unwilling to change a policy or established rule.
Definition in French
Décrit quelqu'un de ferme sur ses principes et qui n'accepte pas de compromis.
Word origin
French intransigeant combines the negative prefix in- with transigeant, from transiger and Latin transigere, meaning to settle or reach an agreement.
Usage tips
- The adjective commonly takes sur before the matter at issue, as in intransigeant sur ce point.