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    Médiocrité (en. Mediocrity)

    /medjokʁite/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The characteristic of what is ordinary, insignificant.
    The mediocrity of his work has resulted in him not being promoted.
    La médiocrité de son travail lui a valu de ne pas être promu.
    Lack of originality or talent.
    He has always shunned mediocrity and sought excellence.
    Il a toujours fui la médiocrité et a cherché l'excellence.
    The state of those who lack distinction or merit.
    Mediocrity reigns in this competitive environment.
    La médiocrité règne dans ce milieu compétitif.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'mediocritas', meaning 'mean', 'moderate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be of mediocrity
    To be ordinary, without particularity.
    être de la médiocrité
    to navigate through mediocrity
    To settle for trivial things without seeking to improve.
    naviguer dans la médiocrité
    ambient mediocrity
    The general atmosphere of banality in an environment.
    médiocrité ambiante

    Related Words

    mediocre
    Inferior quality, which does not stand out.
    médiocre
    banality
    The characteristic of what is banal, little original.
    banalité
    insignificance
    Lack of importance or interest.
    insignifiance

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who has no ambition.
    This guy is a true mediocre, he is satisfied with little.
    Ce type est un vrai médiocre, il se contente de peu.
    A job without effort.
    His last project reeks of mediocrity; he didn't even bother.
    Son dernier projet sent la médiocrité, il ne s'est même pas donné la peine.