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    Impudence (en. Impudence)

    /ɛ̃.py.dɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A blatant lack of respect for social conventions.
    His impudence got him in trouble with his superiors.
    Son impudence lui a attiré des ennuis avec ses supérieurs.
    An attitude of defiance against established rules.
    The impudence of his remarks shocked the audience.
    L'impudence de ses remarques a choqué l'auditoire.
    The absence of modesty and decency in behavior.
    He showed impudence by appearing like that in public.
    Il a fait preuve d'impudence en se montrant ainsi en public.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'impudentia', which means 'lack of modesty'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have the impudence to
    to dare to do something inappropriate.
    avoir l'impudence de
    to say that with impudence
    to assert something without any shame.
    dire cela avec impudence
    to show impudence
    to act with a clear sense of defiance.
    faire preuve d'impudence

    Related Words

    modesty
    The state of being reserved, modest, or chaste.
    pudeur
    boldness
    Adventurous or courageous behavior.
    démarche audacieuse
    effrontery
    Knowing how to act without shame.
    effronterie

    Slang Meanings

    nerve
    He has some nerve to come here after what he did.
    Il a un sacré culot de venir ici après ce qu'il a fait.
    shamelessness
    She stirred controversy with her usual shamelessness.
    Elle a créé la polémique avec son sans-gêne habituel.