Backtalk

"Backtalk" in French

contradiction

(verbal impudence or argument)

protestation

(verbal impudence or argument)

réponse

(verbal impudence or argument)

contredire

(disputatively or sarcastically respond)

protester

(disputatively or sarcastically respond)

répondre

(disputatively or sarcastically respond)

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