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    Méprisez (en. Despise)

    /me.pʁi.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To confuse, to misunderstand.
    If you despise my intentions, I will be upset.
    Si vous méprisez mes intentions, je serai vexé.
    To not take seriously, to consider as inferior.
    He despises those who do not share his values.
    Il méprise ceux qui ne partagent pas ses valeurs.
    To evaluate something incorrectly.
    Do not despise the importance of good work.
    Ne méprisez pas l'importance d'un bon travail.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'mépriser', which comes from Latin 'despīcere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to despise someone
    To regard someone as inferior or worthless.
    mépriser quelqu'un
    to despise something
    To not give importance to something.
    mépriser quelque chose
    not to despise
    To recognize the value or importance of something.
    ne pas mépriser

    Related Words

    contempt
    A state of indifference or disdain towards a person or thing.
    mépris
    disdainful
    Expressing contempt.
    méprisant
    despicable
    Worthy of contempt.
    méprisable

    Slang Meanings

    To not take seriously.
    He despises the rules, as usual.
    Il méprise les règles, comme d'habitude.
    To disregard the opinions of others.
    She despises their criticisms.
    Elle méprise leurs critiques.