transgressif
The English adjective transgressive is translated into French as transgressif.
The term is used to describe something that goes beyond generally accepted boundaries.
Meaning: going beyond generally accepted boundaries (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use transgressif for masculine singular, transgressive for feminine singular, transgressifs for masculine plural and transgressives for feminine plural.
Did you know?
- French speakers may use the phrase sortir des clous as a colorful idiom for being 'transgressive' or 'going off the rails'.
- Unlike in English, where 'transgressive' is common in academic gender studies, in French the term is more frequently associated with philosophical 'transgression' as defined by Georges Bataille.
- French art critics frequently use transgressif to describe works that intentionally shock the bourgeoisie, a cultural obsession rooted in the 19th century.
Examples in context
- Le comportement de cette personne est considéré comme transgressif.The behavior of this person is considered transgressive.
- La littérature contemporaine française est souvent connue pour son style transgressif.Contemporary French literature is often known for its transgressive style.
- Il est un peu déviant dans son approche de la mode, mais cela fait de lui un véritable iconoclaste.He's a bit transgressive in his approach to fashion, but that makes him a true iconoclast.
- Son comportement était très transgressif.His behavior was very transgressive.
- C'est un style artistique transgressif.It is a transgressive artistic style.
- Elle aime les films au ton transgressif.She likes films with a transgressive tone.
Example conversation
Chloé and Gabriel are discussing a modern art exhibit.
- ChloéQue penses-tu de cette installation, Gabriel ?What do you think of this installation, Gabriel?
- GabrielJe trouve le concept vraiment transgressif.I find the concept truly transgressive.
- ChloéC'est vrai, ça choque un peu.That's true, it's a bit shocking.
- GabrielC'est justement pour cela que j'aime.That is exactly why I like it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry transgressif, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
