Moqué (en. Mocked)
/mɔ.ke/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to a person or an attitude that ridicules or imitates someone in a mocking way.
He has a mocking tone when he talks about her.
Il a un ton moqué lorsqu'il parle d'elle.
That expresses contempt or irony.
His response was mocking and hurtful.
Sa réponse était moquée et blessante.
Characterized by a mocking behavior.
It’s a very mocking group towards new members.
C'est un groupe très moqué envers les nouveaux membres.
Etymology
From the verb 'moquer', which means to make fun of.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make fun of something
To express contempt or disdain regarding an event or a person.
se moquer de quelque chose
mocking like a little mouse
Referring to someone who is very mocking or sarcastic.
moqueur comme un souriceau
to have a mocking expression
To have a facial expression that indicates contempt or derision.
avoir un air moqué
Related Words
mockery
The act of mocking, of ridiculing someone.
moquerie
mocker
A person who mocks others, often in a pleasant way.
moqueur
mole
Slang for a person who spies or misleads.
taupe
Slang Meanings
To mock in an exaggerated way.
He is so mocked that he can't be taken seriously.
Il est tellement moqué qu'on ne peut pas le prendre au sérieux.
To make jokes about someone.
They were mocking his new look.
Ils étaient en train de moquer son nouveau look.