têtu
stubborn, headstrong
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/tɛ.ty/
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Cultural Note
The expression 'têtu comme une mule' (stubborn as a mule) is widely used in French. Being 'têtu' is generally seen as a flaw, though it can sometimes be reframed positively as determination or perseverance.
📝 Example Sentences
Elle est têtue comme une mule.
She is as stubborn as a mule.
Mon fils est très têtu, il ne veut jamais changer d'avis.
My son is very stubborn, he never wants to change his mind.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | têtue |
| masculine | têtu |
| feminine_plural | têtues |
| masculine_plural | têtus |