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firebrand

UK
/ˈfaɪəbrænd/
US
/ˈfaɪərbrænd/

Translations

firebrandnoun
firebrands
pl
UK
/ˈfaɪəbrænd/
US
/ˈfaɪərbrænd/
agitateurPersonne qui provoque des conflits ou appelle à des changements radicaux.
The young activist was considered a firebrand for her relentless pursuit of social justice.
La jeune militante était considérée comme un agitateur pour sa poursuite inflexible de la justice sociale.
The firebrand was used to light the campfire.
Le tison a servi à allumer le feu de camp.
Additional translations
trublionFamilier; insiste sur le côté provocateur ou remuant.
brandonTerme plus littéraire ou soutenu.
Synonyms
agitator
dissenter
troublemaker
provocateur
instigator

Definitions

firebrandnoun
A piece of burning wood.
The firebrand was used to light the campfire.
A person who is passionate about a particular cause, typically inciting change and taking radical action.
The young activist was considered a firebrand for her relentless pursuit of social justice.
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