No. 9,583 in French
démord
"Démord" means "gives up" or "let go" in English.
In a sentence
Il ne démord pas de son opinion, même après les débats.
He does not give up his opinion, even after the debates.
Here, 'démord' is used to indicate persistence or unwillingness to abandon a personal stance.
Elle démord rarement quand elle est convaincue.
She rarely gives up when she is convinced.
In this sentence, 'démord' describes someone's strong determination and reluctance to retreat.
Je ne démords jamais de mes rêves, peu importe les défis.
I never give up on my dreams, no matter the challenges.
Here, 'démords' represents determination and steadfastness in pursuing one's aspirations.
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