English–French
“cynical” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/sinik/
Example
Elle parle d'un ton cynique.
She speaks in a cynical tone.
How to say “cynical” in French
“Cynical” in French is cynique.
A person who meets kindness with a knowing sneer, assuming that hidden self-interest explains it.
Example sentences with cynique
Elle a affiché un sourire cynique.
She displayed a cynical smile.
Tips for using cynique
- Cynique has the same spelling in masculine and feminine singular forms, as in un homme cynique and une femme cynique.