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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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