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firebrand in French

firebrand in French is brandon, énergumène, torche — firebrand means a torch or other burning stick with a flame at one end.

firebrand in French

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?

  1. noun A torch or other burning stick with a flame at one end.
  2. noun An argumentative troublemaker or revolutionary; one who agitates against the status quo.
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What is "firebrand" in French?

"firebrand" in French is brandon, énergumène, torche. firebrand means: A torch or other burning stick with a flame at one end.

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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