French Conversation · Level 59
74 words
French word
irréductible
Pronunciation
IPA/iʁedyktibl/
Meaning
- adjectiveindomitable
Example
Il est irréductible.
He is indomitable.
More examples
Lors des négociations, il a adopté une attitude irréductible.
During the negotiations, he adopted an unyielding attitude.
Core concept
An unyielding force that remains intact instead of giving in under pressure.
Common phrases
attitude irréductible
unyielding attitude
position irréductible
unyielding position
Similar words
obstiné: Stubbornly persistent in pursuing a goal and not easily discouraged.
têtu: Headstrong and inclined to stick to a preferred way of doing things.
tenace: Persistent through difficulties and unwilling to give up.
inflexible: Rigid about principles or decisions and unwilling to adapt.
Definition in French
Décrit quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui ne se laisse pas vaincre et qui refuse de céder.
Word origin
The French adjective developed from the idea of being impossible to reduce, with ir- as the form of in- before the r of réductible.
Usage tips
- For a less forceful description of a stubborn person, obstiné or têtu is often more natural than irréductible.