lampoon in French

lampoon in French is pasquin, libelle — lampoon means to attack a person or institution in public by making them ridiculous — in a cartoon, article, song or sketch that exaggerates their faults for comic effect.

lampoon in French

pasquin

noun

A written attack or other work ridiculing a person, group, or institution; especially, a satirical one.

libelle

noun

A written attack or other work ridiculing a person, group, or institution; especially, a satirical one.

What does "lampoon" mean?

verb To attack a person or institution in public by making them ridiculous — in a cartoon, article, song or sketch that exaggerates their faults for comic effect.
"The magazine has lampooned every prime minister since 1961."
noun A piece of writing or drawing that ridicules somebody in this way.
"The pamphlet was a savage lampoon of the bishop and his household."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

lampoon in a sentence

The magazine has lampooned every prime minister since 1961.
He was lampooned nightly on television for the way he pronounced his own surname.
The pamphlet was a savage lampoon of the bishop and his household.
A student lampoon of the vice-chancellor made the local paper.

Similar words in French

caricature mock pillory ridicule satire send-up skit spoof

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "lampoon" in French?

"lampoon" in French is pasquin, libelle. lampoon means: To attack a person or institution in public by making them ridiculous — in a cartoon, article, song or sketch that exaggerates their faults for comic effect.

How do you use "lampoon" in a sentence?

Example: "The magazine has lampooned every prime minister since 1961." In French, "lampoon" is pasquin, libelle.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "lampoon": pasquin, libelle.

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