contrarian in French

contrarian in French is anti-conformiste, contradicteur, rebroussier — contrarian means someone who enjoys taking the opposite view to most other people, often out of stubbornness rather than genuine disagreement.

contrarian in French

anti-conformiste

noun

A person who likes or tends to express a contradicting viewpoint, especially from one held by a majority of people, usually because of nonconformity or spite. [from mid 20th c.]

contradicteur

noun

A person who likes or tends to express a contradicting viewpoint, especially from one held by a majority of people, usually because of nonconformity or spite. [from mid 20th c.]

rebroussier

noun

A person who likes or tends to express a contradicting viewpoint, especially from one held by a majority of people, usually because of nonconformity or spite. [from mid 20th c.]

rebroussière

noun

A person who likes or tends to express a contradicting viewpoint, especially from one held by a majority of people, usually because of nonconformity or spite. [from mid 20th c.]

What does "contrarian" mean?

noun Someone who enjoys taking the opposite view to most other people, often out of stubbornness rather than genuine disagreement.
noun (finance) An investor whose view of where the market is heading goes against what most other investors think.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "contrarian" in French?

"contrarian" in French is anti-conformiste, contradicteur, rebroussier. contrarian means: Someone who enjoys taking the opposite view to most other people, often out of stubbornness rather than genuine disagreement.

Are there other ways to say "contrarian" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "contrarian": anti-conformiste, contradicteur, rebroussier, rebroussière.

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