What does ridicule in French mean?
What is the meaning of the word ridicule in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use ridicule in French.
The word ridicule in French means ridiculous, absurd, ridiculously low, be ridiculous, utterly ridiculous, ludicrous, sticks and stones may break my bones (but words will never hurt me), make a fool of yourself, ridicule. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word ridicule
ridiculousadjectif (grotesque) (adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.") La tenue de ma collègue était vraiment ridicule. My co-worker's outfit was really ridiculous. |
absurdadjectif (absurde) (adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.") Pleurer pour si peu est ridicule. It is absurd to cry over such a small thing. |
ridiculously lowadjectif (minime) (price) (adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.") La vieille dame réclamait une somme ridicule. The old lady was asking for a ridiculously low sum. |
be ridiculousnom masculin (fait d'être ridicule) Cet humoriste n'a pas peur du ridicule. Tu te rends compte du ridicule de la situation ? That comedian isn't afraid of being ridiculous. Do you realize how ridiculous the situation is? |
utterly ridiculous, ludicrouslocution adverbiale (fort risible) (adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.") Se retrouver dans cette situation dans cette tenue était d'un ridicule achevé. |
sticks and stones may break my bones (but words will never hurt me)(ce n'est pas si grave que ça) (expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.") Ma mère me force à porter des vêtements moches : heureusement, le ridicule ne tue pas ! |
make a fool of yourself(se ridiculiser fortement) (verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.") |
ridiculelocution verbale (se moquer de [qqn/qch]) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") |
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