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sarcasm in French

sarcasm in French is sarcasme — sarcasm means a sharp, mocking way of speaking where the speaker means the opposite of what they say, usually to criticize or belittle.

sarcasm in French

sarcasme
noun
(uncountable) Use of acerbic language to mock or convey contempt, often using verbal irony and (in speech) often marked by overemphasis and sneering.

What does "sarcasm" mean?

  1. noun A sharp, mocking way of speaking where the speaker means the opposite of what they say, usually to criticize or belittle.
    ""Oh, brilliant plan," he said, dripping with sarcasm."
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sarcasm in a sentence

  • "Oh, brilliant plan," he said, dripping with sarcasm.
  • Her sarcasm made it hard to tell if she was joking or genuinely annoyed.

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What is "sarcasm" in French?

"sarcasm" in French is sarcasme. sarcasm means: A sharp, mocking way of speaking where the speaker means the opposite of what they say, usually to criticize or belittle.

How do you use "sarcasm" in a sentence?

Example: ""Oh, brilliant plan," he said, dripping with sarcasm." In French, "sarcasm" is sarcasme.

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