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    Raillait (en. Mocked)

    [ʁɛjɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To mock someone or something in an ironic or sarcastic manner.
    He often mocked the comments of his peers.
    Il raillait souvent les réflexions de ses camarades.
    To criticize with the intention of belittling.
    She mocked the choices of others without any shame.
    Elle raillait les choix des autres sans aucune gêne.
    To make mocking jokes.
    During the meeting, he mocked the ideas proposed by his colleagues.
    Lors de la réunion, il raillait les idées proposées par ses collègues.

    Etymology

    The verb 'railler' comes from old French 'raillier', meaning 'to mock', of uncertain origin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to mock someone
    To mock someone in an ironic manner.
    railler quelqu'un
    to mock a project
    To criticize a project sarcastically.
    railler un projet
    to mock discreetly
    To mock discreetly.
    railler sous cape

    Related Words

    mockery
    Action of mocking, jest.
    raillerie
    mocking
    A person who mocks, who derides.
    railleur

    Slang Meanings

    To mock gently.
    He mocked his friend's dancing style.
    Il a raillé son ami sur sa manière de danser.
    To criticize humorously.
    She humorously mocked the fashion of the 80s.
    Elle a raillé la mode des années 80 de façon comique.