No. 9,131 in French
condescendant
Displaying a superior attitude or patronizing behavior.
In a sentence
Il parlait d'une manière condescendante, ce qui agaçait ses collègues.
He spoke in a condescending manner, which annoyed his colleagues.
Here, 'condescendante' is used as an adjective to describe the manner of speaking, implying that the speaker considers themselves superior to others.
Elle évitait d'être condescendante lorsqu'elle expliquait le sujet complexe aux débutants.
She avoided being condescending when she explained the complex topic to beginners.
In this sentence, 'condescendante' is used as an adjective depicting a deliberate effort to avoid displaying superiority while teaching or explaining.
Son ton condescendant lors de la réunion a rendu la discussion difficile.
His condescending tone during the meeting made the discussion difficult.
The phrase 'ton condescendant' highlights how the choice of tone can influence interpersonal interactions, particularly by signaling perceived superiority.
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