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    Goguenard (en. Mocking)

    /ɡo.ɡə.naʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That mocks in an ironic or sarcastic way.
    He has a mocking tone when he talks about others' mistakes.
    Il a un ton goguenard quand il parle des erreurs des autres.
    That has a mocking smile or expression.
    She had a mocking look upon seeing the situation.
    Elle avait un regard goguenard en voyant la situation.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'goguenard', probably derived from 'goguen' meaning 'to mock'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mocking smile
    A smile with a mocking intention.
    sourire goguenard
    mocking response
    A response that mocks or is ironic.
    réponse goguenarde
    mocking look
    A look that expresses mockery.
    regard goguenard

    Related Words

    goguenardism
    The act of mocking in a mocking manner.
    goguenardise
    goguenardly
    A way of acting or speaking that is mocking.
    goguenardement

    Slang Meanings

    Deliberate mockery with a touch of irony.
    His comment was just a mocking quip he had prepared.
    Son commentaire était juste un goguenard qu’il avait préparé.
    Carefree attitude while mocking others.
    He behaved with a mocking style throughout the meeting.
    Il s'est comporté avec un style goguenard tout le long de la réunion.