English–French

“rebel” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/fʁɔ̃dœʁ/

Example

C'est un frondeur.

He's a rebel.

Illustration for frondeur (rebel)

How to say “rebel” in French

“Rebel” in French is frondeur.

A member inside a group who stands apart from its leaders and openly challenges their decisions.

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

Example sentences with frondeur

Le frondeur de la classe pose souvent des problèmes.

The class rebel often causes problems.

Tips for using frondeur

  • In political reporting, frondeur often suggests dissent from within a party or government rather than opposition from outside.

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