mépris

contempt, scorn

noun meh-PREE Rare

Usage Note

Mépris is an invariable noun (no change in the plural: des mépris). The expression avec mépris means 'with contempt'. The related verb is mépriser (to scorn), and méprisable means contemptible. Au mépris de is a formal phrase meaning 'in defiance of' — au mépris du danger means heedless of danger.

Examples

"Il la regarda avec un profond mépris."

Natural Translation

He looked at her with deep contempt.

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