sarcasme

/saʁ.kasm/

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noun

ironic mockery used to convey contempt or humor

Often the opposite of the literal words; tone matters.

Examples

  • La blague des chaussures est un léger sarcasme sur le choc culturel.

    The shoe joke works as light sarcasm about culture clash.

  • Le sarcasme peut sembler méchant si on rate le ton.

    Sarcasm can sound mean if listeners miss the tone.

  • Il a expliqué avec de l'humour plutôt qu'un pur sarcasme.

    He explained the line with humor rather than pure sarcasm.

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