English–French

“sarcasm” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/saʁkasm/

Example

C'est du sarcasme.

This is sarcasm.

Illustration for sarcasme (sarcasm)

How to say “sarcasm” in French

“Sarcasm” in French is sarcasme.

A smile-shaped barb whose real force lies in the speaker's tone rather than its literal words.

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

Example sentences with sarcasme

Il a parlé avec sarcasme.

He spoke with sarcasm.

Tips for using sarcasme

  • The adjective is sarcastique for both genders, as in une remarque sarcastique and un ton sarcastique.

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