firebrand in French

firebrand in French is brandon, énergumène, torche — firebrand means a burning stick used as a torch.

brandon

noun

(figurative) An argumentative troublemaker or revolutionary; one who agitates against the status quo.

énergumène

noun

(figurative) An argumentative troublemaker or revolutionary; one who agitates against the status quo.

torche

noun

A torch or other burning stick with a flame at one end.

brandon

noun

A torch or other burning stick with a flame at one end.

tison

noun

A torch or other burning stick with a flame at one end.

What does "firebrand" mean?

noun A burning stick used as a torch.
"The crowd cheered as a firebrand was tossed onto the huge pile of wood to start the traditional homecoming bonfire."
noun Someone who stirs up trouble or argument, often against the way things are.
"Both Malcolm and King were firebrands. And both were disciplined organisers of people. Malcolm was able to channel the anger of a crowd into action, but then to ensure they did not descend into violence."

The crowd cheered as a firebrand was tossed onto the huge pile of wood to start the traditional homecoming bonfire.
Both Malcolm and King were firebrands. And both were disciplined organisers of people. Malcolm was able to channel the anger of a crowd into action, but then to ensure they did not descend into violence.
The member of the college's Communist League was a firebrand who would launch a sit-in or protest march at a moment's notice.

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What is "firebrand" in French?

"firebrand" in French is brandon, énergumène, torche. firebrand means: A burning stick used as a torch.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "firebrand": brandon, énergumène, torche, tison.

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