Insolence (en. Insolence)

[ɛ̃.sɔ.lɑ̃s]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Attitude of contempt or defiance manifested through words or actions.

His insolence shocked his teachers.

Son insolence a choqué ses professeurs.

Manner of expression that demonstrates a lack of respect.

He responded with such insolence that no one dared to engage him in conversation.

Il a répondu avec une telle insolence que personne n'osait l'engager dans la conversation.

Absence of modesty in one's words or behavior.

She displayed an insolence that did not go unnoticed during the meeting.

Elle a affiché une insolence qui ne passait pas inaperçue lors de la réunion.

From Latin 'insolentia', which means 'my way of being nonchalant'.

the insolence of youth

reference to the rebellious and provocative attitude often attributed to youth.

l'insolence de la jeunesse

to respond with insolence

to respond in an impertinent or nonchalant manner.

répondre avec insolence

impertinence

Lack of respect in words or actions.

impertinence

audacity

Ability to act in a reckless or provocative manner.

audace

Outburst

His response was a true outburst, full of insolence.

Sa réponse était un véritable coup de gueule, pleine d'insolence.

Annoying

This guy is really annoying with his insolence.

Ce type est vraiment chiant avec son insolence.