No. 10,289 in French

insistent

Persistent or demanding.

In a sentence

Il a été très insistant pour que nous acceptions son idée.
He was very insistent that we accept his idea.
Expressing strong determination in advocating for something.
Son ton insistant montre à quel point il est préoccupé.
His insistent tone shows how concerned he is.
Describing a manner of speaking that persistently emphasizes an attitude.
Malgré ses demandes insistantes, nous avons dû refuser.
Despite his insistent requests, we had to refuse.
Characterizing repeated actions or appeals seeking attention or agreement.

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