Railleur (en. Mocking)

/ʁɛ.jœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A railler is a person who engages in mockery or irony.

This writer is a railler who critiques society with finesse.

Cet écrivain est un railleur qui critique la société avec finesse.

A railler is distinguished by their biting humor and quick wit.

The mockeries of this comedian make everyone laugh.

Les railleries de ce comédien font rire tout le monde.

The railler may have a nonchalant attitude towards conventions.

She is known for her mocking character, never serious.

Elle est connue pour son caractère de raillerie, jamais sérieuse.

The word 'railleur' derives from the verb 'railler', which comes from 'raille' meaning 'to mock'.

to mock amicably

To gently mock without the intention to hurt.

railler amiablement

to mock with cynicism

To mock in a way that expresses disdain or skepticism.

railler avec cynisme

to have a mocking spirit

To possess incisive and ironic humor.

avoir un esprit railleur

to mock

Verb meaning to mock humorously.

railler

to ridicule

Verb meaning to mock someone.

moquer

irony

A figure of speech that consists of saying the opposite of what one thinks.

ironie

A moaner, but with a humorous connotation.

He often has a mocking tone when talking about politics.

Il a souvent un ton railleur quand il parle de politique.

A comedian who makes sharp jokes.

This guy is a real mocker in his shows.

Ce type est un vrai railleur dans ses spectacles.