English–French
“ridicule” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/deʁizjɔ̃/
Example
Elle a subi la dérision de ses collègues.
She was subjected to ridicule from her colleagues.
How to say “ridicule” in French
“Ridicule” in French is dérision.
A contemptuous performance that turns someone into an object of ridicule.
Example sentences with dérision
Les internautes ont tourné en dérision la vidéo.
Internet users mocked the video.
Tips for using dérision
- Dérision is more formal or literary than everyday French; spoken French often uses se moquer de or tourner en dérision.