L'insolence (en. Insolence)

/lɛ̃.sɔ.lɑ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Lack of respect, provocative attitude.

His insolence towards the teacher shocked everyone.

Son insolence face à l'enseignant a choqué tout le monde.

A pert look that suggests disdain for social conventions.

The insolence of his retorts made the audience laugh.

L'insolence de ses répliques a fait rire le public.

Behavior that does not respect established rules.

This insolence towards authority is unacceptable.

Cette insolence à l'égard de l'autorité est inacceptable.

From the Latin 'insolentia', meaning 'not customary' or 'foreign'

the insolence of youth

A carefree and provocative attitude often associated with youth.

l'insolence des jeunes

to reply with insolence

To respond in a contemptuous or provocative manner.

répondre avec insolence

overflowing insolence

Insolence that exceeds reasonable limits.

insolence débordante

insolent

One who shows insolence.

insolent

impertinent

One who lacks respect or delicacy.

impertinent

provocateur

One who seeks to provoke a reaction.

provocateur

Brazenness

He showed real insolence when speaking to his boss.

Il a eu un comportement de vraie insolence en parlant à son patron.

Chutzpah

His chutzpah is incredible; he truly fears nothing.

Sa chutzpah est incroyable, il n'a vraiment peur de rien.