English–French

“defiant” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁefʁaktɛʁ/

Example

Il est réfractaire aux règles.

He is defiant when it comes to rules.

Illustration for réfractaire (defiant)

How to say “defiant” in French

“Defiant” in French is réfractaire.

A person bracing against a rule instead of yielding to it.

Full entry for réfractaire: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with réfractaire

Elle reste réfractaire au changement.

She remains resistant to change.

Tips for using réfractaire

  • Réfractaire normally takes à, with contraction in phrases such as réfractaire aux règles.

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