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rebellious in French

rebellious in French is rebelle, rétif — rebellious means defying or resisting authority; inclined to rebel.

rebellious in French

rebelle
adj
Showing rebellion.
rétif
adj
Showing rebellion.

What does "rebellious" mean?

  1. adj Defying or resisting authority; inclined to rebel.
    "The rebellious teenager refused to follow any of the house rules."
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rebellious in a sentence

  • The rebellious teenager refused to follow any of the house rules.
  • A rebellious streak in the colony eventually led to open revolt.

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What is "rebellious" in French?

"rebellious" in French is rebelle, rétif. rebellious means: Defying or resisting authority; inclined to rebel.

How do you use "rebellious" in a sentence?

Example: "The rebellious teenager refused to follow any of the house rules." In French, "rebellious" is rebelle, rétif.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "rebellious": rebelle, rétif.

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