ridicule
Son idée était si ridicule qu'il a été ridiculisé.
His idea was so ridiculous that he was ridiculed.
Deserving of mockery or contempt; absurd or laughable.
Cette loi est ridicule et doit être abrogée.
This law is ridiculous and should be repealed.
Il a fait une remarque ridicule qui a fait rire tout le monde.
He made a ridiculous remark that made everyone laugh.
Often used to describe something that is so unreasonable or foolish that it invites ridicule.
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Usage in Context
Use 'ridicule' to describe something that is so unreasonable or foolish that it invites mockery or contempt.
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Adjective vs. Noun
'Ridicule' can function as both an adjective (describing something laughable) and a noun (referring to the act of mocking).
Word Origin
From Old French 'ridicule', from Latin 'ridiculus', meaning 'laughable'.
Usage Notes
The word can be used both as an adjective and a noun. As a noun, it refers to the act of mocking or derision.