French History Terms

noun a political dissenter or rebel, especially in France

• The frondeur politician openly criticized the government's economic policies.
• My friend is such a frondeur, always questioning authority.
• Don't be a frondeur and just go with the flow.
• The artist's frondeur attitude towards traditional painting techniques led to groundbreaking new styles.

noun a banner or standard, especially one that is red or orange and carried as a symbol of war or battle

• The oriflamme was carried into battle as a symbol of authority and leadership.
• Have you seen the oriflamme at the front of the procession?
• That oriflamme is so fancy, it must have cost a fortune!
• The oriflamme of justice was raised high by the protestors, demanding accountability.