B2 noun Neutre

persist

/pəˈsɪst/

To continue firmly in an opinion or a course of action despite difficulty, opposition, or failure. It also refers to a state or condition that continues to exist or endure over a prolonged period.

Exemples

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1

If the cough persists for more than a week, you should consult a physician.

If the cough continues for more than a week, you should consult a physician.

2

The committee decided to persist with the current strategy despite the initial setbacks.

The committee decided to continue with the current strategy despite the initial setbacks.

3

I don't know why you persist in wearing those old, beat-up sneakers.

I don't know why you keep wearing those old, beat-up sneakers.

Famille de mots

Nom
persistence
Verb
persist
Adverbe
persistently
Adjectif
persistent
Apparenté
persistency
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Per-Sister': A sister who 'persists' by constantly asking to borrow your clothes through the door.

Quiz rapide

If the rain _____, the outdoor concert will have to be moved inside.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : persists

Exemples

1

If the cough persists for more than a week, you should consult a physician.

everyday

If the cough continues for more than a week, you should consult a physician.

2

The committee decided to persist with the current strategy despite the initial setbacks.

formal

The committee decided to continue with the current strategy despite the initial setbacks.

3

I don't know why you persist in wearing those old, beat-up sneakers.

informal

I don't know why you keep wearing those old, beat-up sneakers.

4

Research indicates that certain social inequalities persist even in highly developed economies.

academic

Research indicates that certain social inequalities continue to exist even in highly developed economies.

5

We must persist in our marketing efforts to capture a larger share of the market.

business

We must continue our marketing efforts to capture a larger share of the market.

Famille de mots

Nom
persistence
Verb
persist
Adverbe
persistently
Adjectif
persistent
Apparenté
persistency

Collocations courantes

persist in doing something to continue doing something despite obstacles
persist with a plan to keep following a specific plan
symptoms persist medical signs that do not go away
problems persist issues that continue to happen
rumors persist stories that continue to be told despite lack of proof

Phrases Courantes

persist in the face of

to continue despite a specific challenge

stubbornly persist

to refuse to stop in an annoying or firm way

persist to the end

to continue until the very conclusion

Souvent confondu avec

persist vs insist

Insist means to demand something forcefully, while persist means to continue an action or state over time.

persist vs persevere

Persevere almost always has a positive connotation (working hard toward a goal), whereas persist can be used for negative things like a disease or an annoying habit.

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Notes d'usage

When used for people, it often takes the preposition 'in' followed by a gerund (persist in lying). When used for things like weather or symptoms, it is usually used without an object.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'persist to do' (infinitive), but the correct pattern is 'persist in doing' (gerund).

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Per-Sister': A sister who 'persists' by constantly asking to borrow your clothes through the door.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'persistere', meaning 'to continue steadfastly,' which combines 'per' (throughly) and 'sistere' (to stand).

Modèles grammaticaux

Intransitive verb (does not require a direct object) Commonly followed by 'in' + -ing Third-person singular: persists; Past tense: persisted
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Contexte culturel

In many Western cultures, 'persistence' is highly valued as a key personality trait for professional and personal success, often associated with the 'American Dream'.

Quiz rapide

If the rain _____, the outdoor concert will have to be moved inside.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : persists

Mots lis

subcapure

C1

Relating to a secondary or subordinate stage of capturing data, images, or specimens within a larger primary process. It describes a nested acquisition mechanism used to record specific subsets of information under a broader set of parameters.

triunior

C1

A triunior is a specialized term used in certain organizational or tripartite structures to denote a third-tier junior member or an entry-level official within a specific hierarchy. It refers to an individual who occupies the lowest level of a three-part junior classification system, often found in niche administrative or academic contexts.

pretracttion

C1

To exert a forward-moving force or tension on a physical structure, usually as a preliminary step in a technical or medical process. It involves drawing a component toward the front or applying tension prior to a primary action to ensure proper alignment or stability.

microprivic

C1

To selectively remove or strip away minuscule, often essential, components from a larger structure or system. This verb describes a process of highly precise deprivation occurring at a microscopic or granular level.

extraprehendery

C1

Describing knowledge or insights that lie beyond the standard limits of human perception or intellectual grasp. It often refers to concepts that are highly abstract, metaphysical, or so complex that they require a specialized or transcendent way of thinking to be understood.

circumscendic

C1

Describing a movement or path that involves climbing or scaling around the perimeter of an object. It often refers to a circuitous upward trajectory used to bypass obstacles or cover the entirety of a vertical structure.

rematerine

C1

To re-incorporate or restore something to its original material or essential state, especially after it has been fragmented, digitized, or abstractly altered. It describes the process of making an abstract concept or a digital set of data tangible and physical once more.

explicine

C1

Describes information, structures, or concepts that are inherently self-explanatory and unfold their meaning clearly without the need for external interpretation. It refers to a state of being naturally transparent or methodically detailed in a way that precludes ambiguity.

comdurist

C1

Describing an attitude or strategy characterized by an unyielding, steadfast commitment to enduring challenges over a long period. It refers to the quality of being resolutely persistent despite significant hardship or delay in results.

dishospation

C1

Describing an attitude or environment that is significantly lacking in hospitality or friendliness toward guests. It denotes an actively unwelcoming, cold, or repellent reception in social, professional, or academic settings.

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