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    Dérision (en. Derision)

    /de.ʁi.zjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Taunt, mockery directed at someone or something.
    He received this remark with derision.
    Il a accueilli ce propos avec déraison.
    Feeling of contempt towards insignificance.
    His derision deeply hurt me.
    Sa déraison m'a profondement blessé.
    Expression of contempt, often through words or gestures.
    The athlete had to face the derision of the crowd.
    Le sportif a dû faire face à la déraison du public.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'derisio', which means 'mockery'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to laugh at folly
    To mock in a disdainful manner.
    rire de déraison
    to be the target of derision
    To be the object of others' mockery.
    être la cible de la déraison
    to say something with derision
    To express a thought in an ironic or mocking way.
    dire quelque chose avec déraison
    to look like a fool
    To seem ridiculous in the eyes of others.
    avoir l'air de déraison

    Related Words

    disdainful
    Showing contempt.
    dédaigneux
    sarcastic
    Mocking in a bitter-sweet way.
    sarcastique
    disrespectful
    Showing a lack of respect.
    irrespectueux
    mocking
    Mocking someone.
    moqueur

    Slang Meanings

    Joke about something serious.
    He made a derision about the latest scandal.
    Il a fait une déraison sur le dernier scandale.
    Nonchalant comment to ridicule.
    His derision on the subject made everyone laugh.
    Sa déraison sur le sujet a fait rire tout le monde.