What does insistant in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word insistant in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use insistant in French.

The word insistant in French means insistent, heavy, insistent, strong, powerful, insistent, persistent, pestering, insist on, pay particular attention to, insist, insistent look, insistent look. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word insistant

insistent, heavy

adjectif (lourd)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Il était incommodé par le regard insistant de son patron.
His boss's insistent gaze made him uncomfortable.

insistent, strong, powerful

adjectif (fort, entêtant)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Son parfum a une odeur insistante.
Her perfume has a strong aroma.

insistent, persistent, pestering

adjectif (harcelant)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ce commercial le poursuit de ses appels insistants.
The salesman is hounding him with persistent phone calls.

insist on

verbe transitif indirect (mettre l'accent sur [qch])

J'insiste sur ce point.
I insist on this point.

pay particular attention to

verbe transitif indirect (faire plus)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Elle massa sa jambe, en insistant sur le genou.
She massaged her leg, paying particular attention to the knee.

insist

verbe intransitif (continuer)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Permettez-moi d'insister, il faut que je le voie.
I'm sorry, but I must insist. I have to see him.

insistent look

nom masculin (observation du corps de [qqn])

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

insistent look

nom masculin (regard pour attirer l'attention de [qqn])

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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