No. 4,607 in French
méprisante
"Méprisante" means "scornful" or "contemptuous."
In a sentence
Elle a une attitude méprisante envers ses collègues.
She has a disdainful attitude towards her colleagues.
Usage: 'méprisante' is used here as an adjective describing her attitude. It implies a sense of looking down on others with disrespect or scorn.
Ses paroles méprisantes ont beaucoup blessé les autres.
Her scornful words deeply hurt the others.
Usage: 'méprisantes' in the feminine plural form describes her words, indicating they carry a tone of contempt or derogation.
Il évite de devenir méprisante dans ses jugements pour rester juste.
He avoids being scornful in his judgments to remain fair.
Usage: The word 'méprisante' is used in its descriptive form for his judgmental approach, highlighting the quality he strives to avoid.
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