English to French Meaning of contempt - mépris

Contempt :
mépris

haine, mépris, hostilité, phobie, négligence, énerver, la honte, insulter, disgrâce, déshonorer, ignominie, manque de respect, connivence, mince

mépris
← Contemporary
contemptible →
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Share More
Definitions of contempt in English
Noun(1) lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike(2) a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous(3) open disrespect for a person or thing(4) a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
Examples of contempt in English
(1) We have reached a point where people feel contempt for the government but do not yet trust the opposition.(2) But surely my discourse is not of such repulse that I am deserving of their contempt .(3) So where does she stand on Guy Fawkes: a terrorist who deserves nothing but our contempt - or an anti-hero worth celebrating?(4) Watch out for scorn, sarcasm, ridicule and contempt and inappropriate humour.(5) This is reflective not just of the contempt that this regime has for the judiciary but of how eager it is to protect itself against the danger of populist politics.(6) This was a slap in the face to those rulers: a challenge, contempt and scorn for them, as if they are mere flies or dung beetles!(7) He had always had a particular contempt by the workers here, mostly because they seemed so calm and collected, always.(8) he wouldn't answer a woman he held in such contempt(9) His contempt for the audience is only slightly less pronounced than his loathing of himself for being (in his own eyes) a phony and a sell-out.(10) This power, exercised politically for far too long, has added to the public's contempt for the honours that are now made.(11) Demands for respect while showing contempt for the religions and cultures of others has denied them any empathy for their perceived grievances.(12) When Cady demonstrates to each the contempt in which George really holds them, they dissolve their alliances with the queen.(13) What standard of measuring respect or contempt for human life should we use in making these judgments?(14) But I am equally appalled at the contempt which this same liberal press is meting out on the people and communities involved in such campaigns.(15) this action displays an arrogant contempt for the wishes of the majority(16) Later, I decided that I deserved his contempt , and I hated myself for what I had written.
Related Phrases of contempt
(1) contempt of court ::
outrage au tribunal
(2) hold in contempt ::
d'outrage
Synonyms
Noun
1. scorn ::
mépris
2. disrespect ::
manque de respect
3. disdain ::
mépris
Antonyms
1. admiration ::
admiration
2. esteem ::
estime
3. estimation ::
estimation
4. favor ::
favoriser
5. regard ::
ce qui concerne
6. respect ::
le respect
Different Forms
contempt
Word Example from TV Shows
Dr. Cooper, before I find you in contempt and throw you in jail...

Dr. Cooper, before I find you in CONTEMPT and throw you in jail...

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 16

Their contempt is their weakness.

Their CONTEMPT is their weakness.

Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 4

hatred and contempt.

hatred and CONTEMPT.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 10

English to French Dictionary: contempt

Meaning and definitions of contempt, translation in French language for contempt with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of contempt in French and in English language.

Tags for the entry 'contempt'

What contempt means in French, contempt meaning in French, contempt definition, examples and pronunciation of contempt in French language.

Learn Prepositions by Photos
Commonly confused words
form of verbs
Learn 300+ TOEFL words
Fill in the blanks
Topic Wise Words
Learn 3000+ common words
Words Everyday
Most Searched Words
GRE words
Android App
iPhone App
Chrome Extension

Blog List
iconEnglish to French Translation - List Of Best Apps and Sites

Topic Wise Words

● Leisure
Like all cliches there was a good bit of truth attached to this comical declarationHe and fellow operators had argued that use of the dung catchers as an additional part of their horses tack could compromise the welfare of the animalsIn order to win a bet with the rival nuclear facility he hires several professional baseball players as ringers After some running around and playing Thena settled down and spent most of the evening sleeping on me even returning after Id wander off to go do something elseThe three friends moved behind the wall with the King of Acarin and a few of members of his royal guard

Learn 3000+ Common Words
Film from CCTV cameras in the club has been taken away as part of the police inquiryAnd he has now backed a local campaign against the show and vowed to go to prison in defence of his religionwe can have another drink if you like

Learn Common GRE Words
OK so then wheres the subornation of perjury if somebody handed you an affidavit and said if its not true make changes or deletionsThe defence could have subpoenaed him but they could not force him to talk to themNo evidence substantiating this claim has been made public however and the CIA itself has refused any comment on the operation

Learn Words Everyday
iconSeason #24 Episode @1 iconSeason #23 Episode @50 iconSeason #23 Episode @49 iconSeason #23 Episode @48 iconSeason #23 Episode @47
Your Favorite Words
Currently you do not have any favorite word. To make a word favorite you have to click on the heart button.
Your Search History
You have no word in search history!
© 2018-2023 | FRENCH.ENGLISH-DICTIONARY.HELP | All Rights Reserved by FRENCH.ENGLISH-DICTIONARY.HELP About Us |  Privacy |  Disclaimer |  Contact