ridicule in French
ridicule in French is tourner en ridicule, ridiculiser, tourner en dérision — ridicule means to mock or make fun of someone or something in a scornful way.
ridicule in French
tourner en ridicule
(transitive) To criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of.
ridiculiser
(transitive) To criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of.
tourner en dérision
(transitive) To criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of.
What does "ridicule" mean?
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verb To mock or make fun of someone or something in a scornful way.
"The critics ridiculed his first novel as amateurish."
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noun Mocking words or behaviour intended to make someone look foolish.
"He faced public ridicule after the failed product launch."
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ridicule in a sentence
- The critics ridiculed his first novel as amateurish.
- She was ridiculed at school for her accent.
- He faced public ridicule after the failed product launch.
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What is "ridicule" in French?
"ridicule" in French is tourner en ridicule, ridiculiser, tourner en dérision. ridicule means: To mock or make fun of someone or something in a scornful way.
How do you use "ridicule" in a sentence?
Example: "The critics ridiculed his first novel as amateurish." In French, "ridicule" is tourner en ridicule, ridiculiser, tourner en dérision.
Are there other ways to say "ridicule" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "ridicule": tourner en ridicule, ridiculiser, tourner en dérision.
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