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    Impertinence (en. Impertinence)

    /ɛ̃.pɛr.ti.nɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Inappropriate or insolent behavior.
    His response was an impertinence that shocked everyone.
    Sa réponse était une impertinence qui a choqué tout le monde.
    An inappropriate comment or question.
    He dared to make an impertinence about my personal life.
    Il a osé faire une impertinence sur ma vie personnelle.
    Lack of respect in conduct.
    The impertinence of this student earned him reprimands.
    L'impertinence de cet élève lui a valu des réprimandes.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'impertinens', which means 'without relevance'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to show impertinence
    To act or speak with a lack of respect.
    faire preuve d'impertinence
    to mock impertinence
    To ignore inappropriate behavior.
    se moquer de l'impertinence
    to respond with impertinence
    To react insolently to a question or comment.
    répondre avec impertinence

    Related Words

    impertinent
    Who shows impertinence.
    impertinent
    insolent
    Who displays an arrogant impertinence.
    insolent
    audacious
    Who dares to act without fear, often on the edge of respect.
    audacieux

    Slang Meanings

    That's disrespect!
    When he said that, I thought it was really disrespectful!
    Quand il a dit ça, j'ai pensé que c'était vraiment de l'irrespect!
    What arrogance!
    His comment was so arrogant, it was impertinence.
    Son commentaire était tellement arrogant, c'était de l'impertinence.