Critiquer (en. Criticize)

/kʁi.ti.ke/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To examine a subject, a work, or behavior and formulate a judgment.

She criticized the film for its lack of realism.

Elle a critiqué le film pour son manque de réalisme.

To express an unfavorable opinion about something.

They were afraid to criticize the project in the meeting.

Ils ont eu peur de critiquer le projet en réunion.

To make a detailed analysis in order to provide advice or suggestions.

The teacher will critique the students' work during his class.

Le professeur va critiquer les travaux des élèves lors de son cours.

Derived from the ancient Greek 'kritikos', meaning 'capable of judging'.

constructive criticism

A critique that aims to help, to improve.

critique constructive

to be under criticism

To be examined or judged by others.

être sous critique

scathing criticism

A severe and cutting critique.

critique acerbe

criticizing

A person who critiques, often in an analysis context.

critiquant

critic

Analysis or evaluation of a work, an idea, or behavior.

critique

literary criticism

Analysis of literary works by specialists.

critique littéraire

To criticize sarcastically.

She made a 'criti-cach' while talking about current fashion.

Elle a fait du 'criti-cach' en parlant de la mode actuelle.

To belittle or put someone down.

Stop 'criticizing' just for the pleasure of making others uncomfortable.

Arrête de 'critiquer' juste pour le plaisir de mettre les autres mal à l'aise.