English–French

“despise” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/mepʁize/

Example

Je méprise les mensonges.

I despise lies.

Illustration for mépriser (despise)

How to say “despise” in French

“Despise” in French is mépriser.

A cold downward gaze that places a person or idea beneath respect and consideration.

Full entry for mépriser: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with mépriser

Elle méprise les faux compliments.

She despises false compliments.

Tips for using mépriser

  • Mépriser takes a direct object, as in mépriser quelqu'un or mépriser quelque chose, without the preposition de.

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