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    Sarcasmes (en. Sarcasm)

    /saʁ.kasm/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A form of mockery involving sharp or ironic language.
    His sarcasms only worsen the situation.
    Ses sarcasmes ne font qu'aggraver la situation.
    A way of expressing oneself that exposes a contradiction between what is said and what is meant.
    She couldn't help but make sarcasms about the decision.
    Elle n'a pas pu s'empêcher de faire des sarcasmes sur la décision.
    A comment aimed at hurting by using irony.
    He used sarcasms to ridicule his opponent.
    Il a utilisé des sarcasmes pour ridiculiser son adversaire.

    Etymology

    Comes from the ancient Greek 'sarkasmos', which means 'to bite'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sarcasms aside
    expression to indicate that one is not being sarcastic in a statement.
    sarcasmes à part
    to respond with sarcasm
    to respond in an ironic way, often to criticize or mock.
    répondre avec sarcasme
    biting sarcasm
    a particularly acerbic or hurtful sarcasm.
    sarcasme mordant

    Related Words

    sarcastic
    that uses sarcasm.
    sarcastique
    irony
    an expression that means the opposite of what is said.
    ironie
    mockery
    the act of mocking someone or something.
    moquerie

    Slang Meanings

    to mock with malice
    He loves to make sarcasms; it's his mode of communication.
    Il adore faire des sarcasmes, c'est son mode de communication.
    to be sarcastic
    She has a very sarcastic sense of humor that can bewilder some.
    Elle a un humour très sarcastique qui peut dérouter certains.