मतलब
To be resistant to change or persuasion.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Being 'tête dure' is sometimes seen as a regional trait, particularly attributed to people from Brittany (les Bretons), who are stereotypically known for their persistence and stubbornness. In Quebec, the phrase is used identically, but you might also hear 'avoir la tête de cochon' (to have the head of a pig) for extreme stubbornness.
Don't use 'être'
This is the #1 mistake. Remember: You HAVE a hard head, you ARE NOT a hard head.
Gender Agreement
Even if you are a man, say 'J'ai la tête dure'. The 'e' on 'dure' stays because 'tête' is feminine.
मतलब
To be resistant to change or persuasion.
Don't use 'être'
This is the #1 mistake. Remember: You HAVE a hard head, you ARE NOT a hard head.
Gender Agreement
Even if you are a man, say 'J'ai la tête dure'. The 'e' on 'dure' stays because 'tête' is feminine.
खुद को परखो
Complete the sentence with the correct verb.
Mon frère ___ la tête dure.
We use the verb 'avoir' (to have) with this idiom.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the right form:
'Tête' is feminine, so we use 'la' and 'dure'.
In which situation would you use 'avoir la tête dure'?
Match the context:
The idiom refers to stubbornness.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
When to use 'Avoir la tête dure'
Family
- • Stubborn kids
- • Old-fashioned parents
Work
- • Rigid bosses
- • Difficult colleagues
अभ्यास बैंक
3 अभ्यासMon frère ___ la tête dure.
We use the verb 'avoir' (to have) with this idiom.
Select the right form:
'Tête' is feminine, so we use 'la' and 'dure'.
Match the context:
The idiom refers to stubbornness.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
2 सवालIt's usually a mild criticism, but it can be used affectionately between friends or family.
Yes! You can say 'Je sais, j'ai la tête dure' to admit you are being stubborn.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Têtu comme une mule
synonymStubborn as a mule.
N'en faire qu'à sa tête
similarTo only do what one wants.
Avoir le cuir épais
similarTo be thick-skinned.
