Rebelle (en. Rebel)

ʁə.bɛl

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An individual who opposes authority.

The rebels organized a demonstration.

Les rebelles ont organisé une manifestation.

A member of a group that rises up against a government.

The rebels seized control of the city.

Les rebelles ont pris le contrôle de la ville.

adjective

One who refuses to submit to authority.

He has a rebellious behavior towards his parents.

Il a un comportement rebelle envers ses parents.

One who revolts against norms or conventions.

His rebellious attitude got him into trouble at school.

Son attitude rebelle lui a valu des ennuis à l'école.

From the Latin word 'rebellis', meaning 'one who rebels'.

to be rebellious

To have a nonchalant attitude towards rules.

être rebelle

rebellious spirit

A mentality that seeks to challenge established norms.

esprit rebelle

to act like a rebel

To behave in a way that defies authority.

agir en rebelle

rebellion

Action of rising up against authority.

rébellion

insurrection

Violent uprising against the established power.

insurrection

dissenting

A person who questions established systems.

contestataire

recalcitrant

He is really recalcitrant in class.

Il est vraiment récalcitrant en classe.

defiant

She is known to be a defiant person at work.

Elle est connue pour être une frondeuse au travail.