What is 'mépris' called in English?

'mépris' in English is called "Contempt". Contempt refers to: Sentiment par lequel on juge quelqu'un ou quelque chose indigne d'intérêt, de considération ; dédain.

How do you pronounce 'Contempt' and 'mépris'?

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What is an example sentence for Contempt in French?

English: "She looked at him with utter contempt." | French: "Elle le regarda avec un mépris total."

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English to French Dictionary

contempt Meaning in French (contempt signification en français)

mépris

mépris in English:contempt

Phonetic:mepri

Gender:Masculin

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de contempt en français est mépris. (Sentiment par lequel on juge quelqu'un ou quelque chose indigne d'intérêt, de considération ; dédain.)

Definitions of Contempt

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noun
mépris
Contempt is the feeling that someone or something is worthless or beneath consideration, often leading to scorn or disrespect.
Sentiment par lequel on juge quelqu'un ou quelque chose indigne d'intérêt, de considération ; dédain.

Example Sentences

“She looked at him with utter contempt.”

Elle le regarda avec un mépris total.

“The politician's speech was met with public contempt.”

Le discours du politicien a été accueilli par le mépris du public.

formal

“He was found guilty of contempt of court.”

Il a été reconnu coupable d'outrage au tribunal.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

dédaindégoûtoutrage

In English:

scorndisdaindisrespect disregard

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

respectadmiration

In English:

respect admiration esteem

Inflected Word Forms

adjectivecontemptuous

adverbcontemptuously

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

contempt of courtcollocation

Disobedience or disrespect towards a court of law or its officers.