effronterie

Definitions of effronterie
  1. noun
    impudent aggressiveness
    synonyms: audace, culot, hardiesse, insolence
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    types:
    audace, hardiesse
    aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery
    arrogance, prétention
    audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to
    type of:
    agressivité
    the quality of being bold and enterprising
  2. noun
    an impudent statement
    synonyms: insolence
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    type of:
    irrespect, irrévérence
    an expression of lack of respect
  3. noun
    behavior marked by a bold defiance of the proprieties and lack of shame
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    type of:
    audace, cran, témérité
    the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
  4. noun
    the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
    synonyms: insolence
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    type of:
    grossièreté, impertinence
    a manner that is rude and insulting
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