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    Insolent (en. Insolent)

    /ɛ̃.zɔ.lɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who behaves with boldness or rudeness.
    His insolent attitude shocked everyone.
    Son attitude insolente a choqué tout le monde.
    In a manner that demonstrates little respect or consideration.
    She answered him in an insolent manner.
    Elle lui a répondu d'une manière insolente.
    Sometimes used ironically to describe provocative behavior.
    He made an insolent remark during the meeting.
    Il a fait une remarque insolente lors de la réunion.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'insolentis', which means 'who does not respect the rules'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to respond in an insolent manner
    Responding with contempt or impertinence.
    répondre de manière insolente
    to have an insolent behavior
    Behavior that shows boldness and little respect.
    avoir un comportement insolent

    Related Words

    insolence
    The character or attitude of a person who is insolent.
    insolence
    insolently
    In an insolent manner, with boldness or contempt.
    insolentement

    Slang Meanings

    A behavior that crosses the line.
    He was really insolent with the teacher; it was incredible!
    Il a vraiment été insolent avec le prof, c'était incroyable !
    A style of language that shocks.
    His insolent language will not go unnoticed.
    Son langage insolent ne passera pas inaperçu.