No. 2,273 in French
insoumis
"Insoumis" means "unsubmissive" or "rebellious."
In a sentence
L'homme insoumis refuse de suivre les ordres imposés.
The rebellious man refuses to follow imposed orders.
Here, 'insoumis' describes a person who defies given authorities or instructions, indicating rebellion or resistance.
Elle admire les écrivains insoumis qui défient les conventions sociales.
She admires rebellious writers who challenge social conventions.
In this sentence, 'insoumis' qualifies authors who, through their works and attitudes, resist and question societal norms.
Les insoumis sont souvent vus comme des éléments perturbateurs dans l'ordre établi.
Rebels are often seen as disruptive elements in the established order.
Used as a noun, 'insoumis' denotes individuals or groups considered as defiant or antagonistic to established systems or norms.
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