English–French

“ironic” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/iʁonik/

Example

Tu es ironique ?

Are you being ironic?

Illustration for ironique (ironic)

How to say “ironic” in French

“Ironic” in French is ironique.

Words that point one way on the surface while quietly suggesting another, creating a teasing, nuanced, or critical effect.

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

Example sentences with ironique

Son commentaire était clairement ironique.

His comment was clearly ironic.

Tips for using ironique

  • In French, ironique agrees in gender and number, giving ironique in the singular for both genders but ironiques in the plural.

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