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    Ridicules (en. Ridiculous)

    /ʁidikyl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to something that provokes ridicule.
    This situation is really ridiculous.
    Cette situation est vraiment ridicule.
    Describes behaviors or speeches that lack seriousness.
    He made ridiculous comments during the meeting.
    Il a fait des remarques ridicules pendant la réunion.
    Relates to attitudes or appearances that seem strange or comical.
    She wore such a ridiculous dress that everyone laughed.
    Elle portait une robe si ridicule que tout le monde a ri.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'ridiculus', meaning 'worthy of laughter'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to mock the ridiculous
    To criticize or laugh at someone or something ridiculous.
    se moquer des ridicules
    it's a ridiculous spectacle
    An event or situation that is so absurd that it becomes comical.
    c'est un ridicule spectacle
    to make ridiculous
    To act in a way that provokes ridicule.
    faire des ridicules

    Related Words

    ridiculous
    That provokes laughter.
    ridicule
    ludicrous
    Refers to something that is subject to ridicule.
    ridiculaire
    to ridicule
    To make someone or something seem ridiculous.
    ridiculiser

    Slang Meanings

    Bizarre
    His behavior was really bizarre today.
    Son comportement était vraiment bizarre aujourd'hui.
    Shocking
    He made a shocking comment that made everyone laugh.
    Il a fait une remarque choquante qui a fait rire tout le monde.