English–French
“defiance” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁebeljɔ̃/
Example
Il montre sa rébellion en refusant d'obéir.
He shows his defiance by refusing to obey.
How to say “defiance” in French
“Defiance” in French is rébellion.
People who stop accepting an established power and act together against its orders.
Example sentences with rébellion
Il s'est mis en rébellion contre les règles de l'école.
He rose in rebellion against the school rules.
Tips for using rébellion
- In news and history, rébellion often suggests organized or serious resistance, while a minor personal refusal is more naturally un refus or une désobéissance.