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    Ridicule (en. Ridiculous)

    /ʁi.di.kyl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Disdain directed at someone or something, often in a mocking manner.
    His attitude was met with ridicule.
    Son attitude a été accueillie avec du ridicule.
    The ridiculous or absurd nature of a situation.
    This situation is a pure example of absurdity.
    Cette situation est un pur exemple de ridicule.
    adjective
    That which provokes laughter or contempt.
    It’s a ridiculous behavior.
    C’est un comportement ridicule.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ridiculum', derived from 'ridere' which means 'to laugh'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a fool of oneself
    to generate, provoke a laughable situation.
    faire du ridicule
    to make a big deal out of something ridiculous
    to exaggerate the situation to show disdain.
    en faire tout un ridicule

    Related Words

    to ridicule
    To make someone or something appear ridiculous.
    ridiculiser
    ridiculous
    That which is typical of the ridiculous.
    ridiculeux
    to mock
    To express contempt or disdain through mockery.
    moquer

    Slang Meanings

    It’s nonsense
    His excuse was really nonsense, everyone laughed.
    Son excuse était vraiment du bidon, tout le monde a ri.
    It’s a joke
    His project? It’s a joke!
    Son projet ? C'est une blague !