English–French

“mocking” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/mokœʁ/

Example

Son commentaire était moqueur et blessant.

His comment was mocking and hurtful.

Illustration for moqueur (mocking)

How to say “mocking” in French

“Mocking” in French is moqueur.

A speaker's words, facial expression, or voice carrying a sting of ridicule.

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

Example sentences with moqueur

Il a éclaté d'un rire moqueur en entendant sa proposition.

He burst into a mocking laugh when he heard her proposal.

Tips for using moqueur

  • Moqueur often has a sharper, more belittling edge than taquin, which can describe light teasing.

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