French word

iconoclaste

Pronunciation

IPA/ikonoklast/

Meaning

  • adjectiveunorthodox

Example

Son attitude est iconoclaste.

His attitude is unorthodox.

Illustration for iconoclaste (unorthodox)

More examples

Ses propos étaient iconoclastes.

His remarks were iconoclastic.

Core concept

A person or work that breaks a revered old pattern to make room for a new form.

Common phrases

  • un comportement iconoclaste

    iconoclastic behavior

  • des propos iconoclastes

    iconoclastic remarks

  • un style iconoclaste

    iconoclastic style

Similar words

non-conformiste: Following personal values and styles rather than society's conventions.
anticonformiste: Resisting common practices and pursuing new ideas.
original: Having creative ideas or forms of expression.
rebelle: Resisting authority and refusing to obey orders.

Definition in French

Qualifie une personne, une attitude ou une œuvre qui rejette ou critique les traditions et les usages établis, en proposant des idées ou des pratiques nouvelles.

Word origin

French iconoclaste comes from Greek eikonoklastēs, meaning "image breaker," through learned religious vocabulary.

Usage tips

  • Iconoclaste has the same form for masculine and feminine singular, while the plural is iconoclastes.

Other meanings

  • iconoclasticadjective

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