Railleuse (en. Mocking)

/ʁɛjøz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A woman who mocks, makes fun, or uses sarcasm.
She is known for her mocking spirit, always ready to make a joke about her friends.
Elle est connue pour son esprit railler, toujours prête à faire une blague sur ses amis.
An ironic person who enjoys ridiculing others.
The mocker of our group never misses an opportunity to tease her colleagues.
La railleuse de notre groupe ne rate jamais une occasion de taquiner ses collègues.
A woman who uses sarcasm as a means of expression.
Her mocking tone shows that she doesn't take the situation seriously.
Son ton railler montre qu'elle ne prend pas la situation au sérieux.

Etymology

The word 'mocker' comes from the verb 'to mock', which means to make fun of something or someone.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mock without restraint
To make fun without restraint.
railler à tout va
mock someone
To mock someone with irony.
railler quelqu'un
have a mocking spirit
To be inclined to make jokes.
avoir l'esprit railler

Related Words

to mock
To make fun with irony.
railler
mockery
A mockery, a joke.
raillerie
sarcasm
A form of verb that uses irony to ridicule.
sarcasme

Slang Meanings

A bitter person who criticizes everything
Don't be so mocking, not everything is that bad.
Ne sois pas si railler, tout n'est pas si mauvais.
A comedic person through their mockery
She is mocking but we love her for her humor.
Elle est railler mais on l'adore pour son humour.