English–French
“rebellious” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁəbɛl/
Example
Il est rebelle envers ses parents.
He is rebellious toward his parents.
How to say “rebellious” in French
“Rebellious” in French is rebelle.
Someone who stands apart from the rules or social role that others expect them to accept.
Example sentences with rebelle
Elle a un esprit rebelle depuis l'adolescence.
She has had a rebellious spirit since adolescence.
Tips for using rebelle
- French commonly uses rebelle à with an authority or rule, while rebelle envers can frame the attitude toward a person, as in envers ses parents.