What does dédaigner in French mean?
What is the meaning of the word dédaigner in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use dédaigner in French.
The word dédaigner in French means disdain, scorn, refuse with scorn, not deign. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word dédaigner
disdain, scornverbe transitif (mépriser) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") C'est un libre-penseur qui dédaigne la religion. Elle dédaignait le métro et préférait rentrer à pied. She was averse to the underground and preferred to walk home. |
refuse with scornverbe transitif (refuser avec mépris) (verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.") Elle dédaigna l'aide que sa sœur voulait lui apporter. She refused with scorn the help her sister offered. |
not deignverbe transitif (soutenu (ne pas s'abaisser à) (formal) Elle dédaigne adresser la parole aux personnes présentes. She did not deign to speak to those present. |
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