maverick in French
maverick in French is individualiste, anticonformiste, excentrique — maverick means a person who thinks and acts independently, refusing to follow the usual rules or conventions of their group.
maverick in French
individualiste
Showing independence in thoughts or actions.
anticonformiste
(by extension) One who is unconventional or does not abide by rules. [from 1880s]
excentrique
(by extension) One who is unconventional or does not abide by rules. [from 1880s]
franc-tireur
(by extension) One who is unconventional or does not abide by rules. [from 1880s]
non-conformiste
(by extension) One who is unconventional or does not abide by rules. [from 1880s]
dissident
(by extension) One who creates or uses controversial or unconventional ideas or practices.
franc-tireur
(by extension) One who creates or uses controversial or unconventional ideas or practices.
What does "maverick" mean?
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noun A person who thinks and acts independently, refusing to follow the usual rules or conventions of their group.
"She was seen as a maverick in the industry, ignoring convention to build her own kind of company."
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adj Independent-minded and unwilling to conform.
"His maverick approach to filmmaking won him both fans and critics."
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maverick in a sentence
- She was seen as a maverick in the industry, ignoring convention to build her own kind of company.
- The senator built a reputation as a political maverick.
- His maverick approach to filmmaking won him both fans and critics.
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What is "maverick" in French?
"maverick" in French is individualiste, anticonformiste, excentrique. maverick means: A person who thinks and acts independently, refusing to follow the usual rules or conventions of their group.
How do you use "maverick" in a sentence?
Example: "She was seen as a maverick in the industry, ignoring convention to build her own kind of company." In French, "maverick" is individualiste, anticonformiste, excentrique.
Are there other ways to say "maverick" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "maverick": individualiste, anticonformiste, excentrique, franc-tireur, non-conformiste, dissident.
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