French Expression · Advanced
N'en faire qu'à sa tête
To do as one pleases / To be headstrong / To be stubborn
Pronunciation: n'ahn fair kah sah TET
Meaning
To act according to one's own desires or will, often disregarding advice or rules.
Example
Mon fils est têtu, il n'en fait toujours qu'à sa tête.
My son is stubborn, he always does as he pleases.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice N'en faire qu'à sa tête out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a advanced-level French expression.