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    Narquois (en. Mocking)

    /naʁ.kwa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Referring to a person who smiles with a mocking intent.
    He had a sneering smile that hinted at his disdain.
    Il avait un sourire narquois qui laissait deviner son mépris.
    Characterized by an intention to tease or subtly criticize.
    His sneering comment made everyone uncomfortable.
    Son commentaire narquois a mis mal à l'aise tout le monde.
    Free of seriousness, often used to describe a light and mocking behavior.
    She threw out a sneering phrase during the debate.
    Elle a lancé une phrase narquoise lors du débat.

    Etymology

    The term 'sneering' comes from the verb 'to sneer', which means to mock in a subtle way.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sneering smile
    A smile that indicates disdain or sarcasm.
    sourire narquois
    sneering tone
    A tone that reflects mockery.
    ton narquois
    sneering glance
    A glance that evokes a mocking intent.
    regard narquois

    Related Words

    to sneer
    To mock something or someone with subtlety.
    narquer
    mockery
    The act of mocking, ridiculing.
    moquerie
    sarcasm
    A form of sharp mockery.
    sarcasme

    Slang Meanings

    A person who criticizes with a casual air.
    He's really sneering, he takes nothing seriously.
    Il est vraiment narquois, il ne prend rien au sérieux.
    A discussion filled with irony.
    This debate quickly took a sneering turn.
    Ce débat a vite pris une tournure narquoise.