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    Rebelles (en. Rebels)

    [ʁebɛl]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Individual who refuses to conform to rules or laws.
    The rebels formed a group to fight against oppression.
    Les rebelles ont formé un groupe pour lutter contre l'oppression.
    Member of an insurrectional movement.
    The rebels took control of the city.
    Les rebelles ont pris le contrôle de la ville.
    Person who challenges conventional values.
    She is a rebellious artist who does not follow trends.
    C'est une artiste rebelle qui ne suit pas les tendances.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'rebeller', derived from the Latin 'rebellare', meaning to rebel.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be fed up
    To be very dissatisfied with something.
    en avoir ras le bol
    to rebel against authority
    To oppose those who have power.
    se rebeller contre l'autorité
    to be a free spirit
    To have independent and nonconformist thinking.
    être un esprit libre

    Related Words

    revolt
    Act of resistance or rebellion against authority.
    révolte
    insurrection
    Sudden and often violent uprising against the government.
    insurrection
    disobedience
    Refusal to submit to laws or commandments.
    désobéissance

    Slang Meanings

    Rebel
    He is a true rebel who respects no rules.
    C’est un vrai rebelle qui ne respecte aucune règle.
    Stubborn
    He is completely stubborn; he never conforms to standards.
    Il est complètement braque, il ne se plie jamais aux normes.
    Anti-establishment
    She is anti-establishment, always contesting everything that is established.
    Elle est anti-système, toujours en train de contester tout ce qui est établi.