pur et dur

Canadian not-comparable

(Canadian politics) Being a hardliner of the Quebec independence movement.

Japanese Meaning

ケベック独立運動における強硬派、つまり独立運動で極端な主張や強硬な立場をとる者を指す表現

Although his views have softened on some issues, he remains pur et dur when it comes to Quebec independence.

いくつかの点では考えが和らいだが、ケベック独立運動に関しては彼は依然として強硬派だ。

Sense（1）

(Canadian politics) Being a hardliner of the Quebec independence movement.

Among separatists, Parizeau was known as pur et dur, hard-line and uncompromising.