English-French translations for obstinate

• obstiné
• têtu
  Il avait l'esbroufe en horreur, pouvait se montrer extrêmement têtu et à d'autres moments presque timide. He was averse to hoo-ha, could be very obstinate, yet was at times almost shy.
• opiniâtre
• tenace

Definition of obstinate

• Stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually with implied unreasonableness; persistent
• Said of inanimate things not easily subdued or removed

Related words

• obstinately
• obstination
• be obstinate