No. 1,147 in French
insisté
"Insisté" means "insisted" in English.
In a sentence
Il a insisté pour que je vienne à la réunion.
He insisted that I come to the meeting.
In this sentence, 'insisté' is used to convey a forceful or emphatic request for someone's presence in a specific situation, emphasizing its importance.
Elle a insisté sur l'importance de la ponctualité.
She insisted on the importance of punctuality.
Here, 'insisté' is employed to stress emphasis or focus on a particular concept or value as being important.
J'ai insisté pour vous parler directement.
I insisted on speaking to you directly.
In this usage, 'insisté' expresses a determination to communicate or engage directly with the interlocutor, underlining the necessity of the action.
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