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    Ironie (en. Irony)

    iʁɔni

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An expression that means the opposite of what is said.
    He said he loved his new haircut, but I think he was being ironic.
    Il a dit qu'il adorait sa nouvelle coiffure, mais je pense qu'il faisait de l'ironie.
    The use of words to express an idea by implying the opposite.
    His compliment was full of irony.
    Son compliment était plein d'ironie.
    A situation in which there is a contrast between what one expects and what actually occurs.
    The irony of the situation was that the thief was caught by a passing police officer.
    L'ironie de la situation était que le voleur a été arrêté par un policier qui passait.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'ironia', derived from the Greek 'eironeia', which means deception.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    irony of fate
    A situation where the outcome is contrary to expectations.
    ironie du sort
    dramatic irony
    A situation where the audience knows something that the characters are unaware of.
    ironie dramatique

    Related Words

    sarcasm
    Mockery expressed in a biting manner.
    sarcasme
    mockery
    A mocking attitude towards someone.
    raillerie
    parody
    A comic imitation of a work.
    parodie

    Slang Meanings

    Ironic
    He made an ironic comment about the weather.
    Il a fait un commentaire ironique sur la météo.
    To be ironic
    She was being ironic when she said she loved her own failed dish.
    Elle faisait de l'ironie en disant qu'elle adorait son propre plat raté.