disdain in French
disdain in French is dédain, mépris, mépriser — disdain means a feeling of contempt or scorn toward someone or something seen as beneath you.
disdain in French
dédain
(uncountable) A feeling of contempt or scorn.
mépris
(uncountable) A feeling of contempt or scorn.
mépriser
(transitive) To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.
dédaigner
(transitive) To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.
What does "disdain" mean?
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noun A feeling of contempt or scorn toward someone or something seen as beneath you.
"He looked at the offer with obvious disdain."
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verb To treat someone or something with scorn, as not worth your attention.
"She disdained to answer such a rude question."
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disdain in a sentence
- He looked at the offer with obvious disdain.
- Her disdain for gossip was well known at the office.
- She disdained to answer such a rude question.
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What is "disdain" in French?
"disdain" in French is dédain, mépris, mépriser. disdain means: A feeling of contempt or scorn toward someone or something seen as beneath you.
How do you use "disdain" in a sentence?
Example: "He looked at the offer with obvious disdain." In French, "disdain" is dédain, mépris, mépriser.
Are there other ways to say "disdain" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "disdain": dédain, mépris, mépriser, dédaigner.
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