English–French
“demagoguery” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/demagoʒi/
Example
Lors des élections, certains candidats pratiquent la démagogie.
During elections, some candidates engage in demagoguery.
How to say “demagoguery” in French
“Demagoguery” in French is démagogie.
A politician wins applause by pulling a crowd with fears and desires rather than careful attention to facts and the common good.
Example sentences with démagogie
Pour convaincre, il évite la démagogie et explique clairement les enjeux.
To persuade, he avoids demagoguery and clearly explains the issues.
Tips for using démagogie
- Démagogie is feminine, so the usual construction is faire de la démagogie, with de la rather than du.