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    Moquez (en. Mock)

    /mɔ.ke/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To laugh at someone or something in a derogatory manner.
    He often mocks his friends' mistakes.
    Il se moque souvent des erreurs de ses amis.
    To express an attitude of contempt or irony towards something.
    She makes fun of current fashion.
    Elle se moque de la mode actuelle.
    To show derision towards an idea or opinion.
    They mock her environmental concerns.
    Ils se moquent de ses préoccupations environnementales.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'moquer', derived from Middle French 'moquer', which means to make fun of.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make fun of
    To express contempt or irritation towards something.
    se moquer de
    not to take the world lightly
    Not to take things lightly.
    ne pas se moquer du monde
    to tease gently
    To laugh at someone without malice.
    se moquer gentiment

    Related Words

    mocker
    A person who frequently makes fun of others.
    moqueur
    mockery
    The action of making fun, mockery.
    moquerie
    mockery
    The process or action of making fun.
    moquage

    Slang Meanings

    To clown around.
    He plays the jester whenever he wants to lighten the mood.
    Il fait le moqueur chaque fois qu'il veut détendre l'atmosphère.
    To buy time by making fun.
    He mocks to buy time on the project.
    Il moque pour gagner du temps sur le projet.