rebelle

Rebelle is a French word that functions as both a noun and an adjective. As a noun it refers to a person who resists authority or a system, a rebel. As an adjective it describes attitudes, actions, or objects that are defiant, nonconformist, or opposing established rules. In usage, phrases such as un rebelle, une rebelle, or rebelles are common, with the spelling remaining the same for masculine and feminine forms and rebelles serving as the plural.

Etymology traces rebelle to Old French rebelle, from Latin rebellis, meaning rebellious or insubordinate. The term has long been used in historical and political contexts to describe participants in uprisings or movements against authority, as well as in everyday language to characterize individuals who resist norms or conventions.

In contemporary French, rebelle appears across disciplines and genres. It can describe people who challenge political regimes, strive for social change, or simply prefer nonconformist lifestyles. The word also appears in cultural contexts, including literature, music, film, and fashion, where it conveys a sense of independence or defiance. As a commonlinguistic element, rebelle frequently features in slogans, biographies, and narratives that emphasize resistance, autonomy, or reform.

See also: rebel, insoumission, dissident.