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despise in French

despise in French is mépriser, dédaigner — despise means to feel strong contempt or scorn for someone or something.

despise in French

mépriser
verb
To regard with contempt or scorn.
dédaigner
verb
To regard with contempt or scorn.

What does "despise" mean?

  1. verb To feel strong contempt or scorn for someone or something.
    "She despised him for lying to her family."
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despise in a sentence

  • She despised him for lying to her family.
  • He despises dishonesty in any form.

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What is "despise" in French?

"despise" in French is mépriser, dédaigner. despise means: To feel strong contempt or scorn for someone or something.

How do you use "despise" in a sentence?

Example: "She despised him for lying to her family." In French, "despise" is mépriser, dédaigner.

Are there other ways to say "despise" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "despise": mépriser, dédaigner.

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