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    Méprisant (en. Contemptuous)

    /me.pʁi.zɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who expresses contempt or condescension.
    His contemptuous tone did not earn him sympathy.
    Son ton méprisant ne lui a pas attiré la sympathie.
    Who denotes a lack of respect towards someone.
    She gave him a contemptuous look.
    Elle lui a adressé un regard méprisant.
    Considering others as inferior.
    He has a contemptuous attitude towards those who do not share his opinions.
    Il a une attitude méprisante envers ceux qui ne partagent pas ses opinions.

    Etymology

    From the verb "mépriser," formed with the prefix "mé-" meaning 'bad' and 'priser' from Latin 'pretium' which means 'price.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    contemptuous towards someone
    To show contempt towards a person.
    méprisant envers quelqu'un
    to have a contemptuous tone
    To express oneself with an air of disdain.
    avoir un ton méprisant
    to look at someone with contempt
    To observe someone with disdain.
    regarder quelqu'un avec mépris

    Related Words

    contempt
    Feeling of disdain or disapproval.
    mépris
    to despise
    Considering someone or something as unworthy of interest.
    mépriser
    disparagement
    The act of belittling someone or something.
    dénigrement

    Slang Meanings

    A look of disdain.
    She gave me a look of contempt.
    Elle m'a lancé un regard de mépris.
    To speak condescendingly.
    He always talks to me in a contemptuous manner.
    Il me parle toujours d'une manière méprisante.