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    Dédaigner (en. To disdain)

    [de.dɛ.ɲe]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To refuse with contempt to deal with something or someone.
    He disdained the invitation to the party.
    Il a dédaigné l'invitation à la fête.
    To show a lack of interest in something.
    She often disdains compliments.
    Elle dédaigne souvent les compliments.
    To consider something unworthy of attention.
    He disdains opinions that do not match his own.
    Il dédaigne les opinions qui ne rejoignent pas les siennes.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'dedaigner,' derived from 'de' and 'daigner,' literally 'to not deign.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    disdain efforts
    To not appreciate or acknowledge the efforts made.
    dédaigner les efforts
    disdain a meal
    To refuse to eat something out of contempt.
    dédaigner un repas
    disdain company
    To ignore or dismiss people with disdain.
    dédaigner la compagnie

    Related Words

    disdain
    A feeling of contempt or superiority.
    dédain
    deign
    To grant something reluctantly.
    daigner
    contempt
    A feeling from a person who is considered inferior.
    mépris

    Slang Meanings

    To snub someone.
    She completely disdained me by turning her back.
    Elle m'a complètement dédaigné en me tournant le dos.
    To be difficult.
    He disdains small things, always searching for the best.
    Il dédaigne les petites choses, toujours à la recherche du meilleur.