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    Impertinent (en. Impertinent)

    /ɛ̃.pɛʁ.ti.nɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who shows disrespect for others, who is insolent.
    His impertinent attitude shocked everyone.
    Son attitude impertinente a choqué tout le monde.
    Who is off-topic, inappropriate.
    Her remark was impertinent during the meeting.
    Sa remarque était impertinente lors de la réunion.
    Who is brazen, who is unafraid to say disturbing things.
    She made an impertinent comment to the teacher.
    Elle a fait une remarque impertinente au professeur.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'impertinens', which means 'not pertaining to'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    impertinent response
    a response that lacks respect or humility.
    réponse impertinente
    impertinent behavior
    behavior that is casual or disrespectful.
    comportement impertinent
    impertinent remark
    an inappropriate or out-of-place observation.
    remarque impertinente

    Related Words

    impertinence
    the state of being impertinent, lack of respect.
    impertinence
    brazeness
    the act of behaving insolently.
    effronterie
    insolence
    a lack of respect in behavior or language.
    insolence

    Slang Meanings

    jab
    He threw an impertinent jab at his colleague.
    Il a lancé une flèche impertinente à son collègue.
    provocation
    His comment was provocative and elicited laughter.
    Son commentaire était provoc' et a suscité des rires.