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moquerie

mockery, taunt

noun moh-kuh-REE Rare

Usage Note

Moquerie derives from se moquer de (to make fun of) and denotes an act or remark designed to ridicule. The plural moqueries is common: essuyer des moqueries means to endure mockery. Unlike ironie, which can be affectionate, moquerie always carries a belittling tone. The adjective moqueur (mocking) is a useful related word.

Examples

"Ses moqueries ont blessé ses camarades de classe."

Natural Translation

His taunts hurt his classmates.

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