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No. 4,683 in French

persiste

"Persiste" means "persists" or "continues firmly."

In a sentence

  • Il persiste à croire que tout s'arrangera.

    He persists in believing that everything will get better.

    Here, the word 'persiste' is used to express a continuous action or determination by someone to maintain belief or stance despite challenges or opposition.

  • Malgré les preuves, elle persiste dans son erreur.

    Despite the evidence, she persists in her mistake.

    In this sentence, 'persiste' indicates that the subject holds on to a position or action, even when faced with contradictory evidence or suggestions.

  • Le problème persiste malgré nos efforts pour le résoudre.

    The problem persists despite our efforts to resolve it.

    Here, 'persiste' is used to describe a situation where a condition or issue continues to exist or occur, implying difficulty in resolution or disappearance.

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