This is the 4683rd most frequent French word.
persiste
"Persiste" means "persists" or "continues firmly."
Here, the word 'persiste' is used to express a continuous action or determination by someone to maintain belief or stance despite challenges or opposition.
Il persiste à croire que tout s'arrangera.
He persists in believing that everything will get better.
In this sentence, 'persiste' indicates that the subject holds on to a position or action, even when faced with contradictory evidence or suggestions.
Malgré les preuves, elle persiste dans son erreur.
Despite the evidence, she persists in her mistake.
Here, 'persiste' is used to describe a situation where a condition or issue continues to exist or occur, implying difficulty in resolution or disappearance.