English–French
“cynically” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/sinikəmɑ̃/
Example
Elle a souri cyniquement.
She smiled cynically.
How to say “cynically” in French
“Cynically” in French is cyniquement.
A brief laugh or smile that looks down on someone while pretending to stay detached.
Example sentences with cyniquement
Il a répondu cyniquement à sa remarque.
He responded cynically to her remark.
Tips for using cyniquement
- French cynique can describe contemptuous mockery, whereas English cynical often emphasizes distrust of people's motives, so the surrounding context matters.