mépris

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French

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

Deverbal from mépriser.

Noun

mépris m (plural mépris)

  1. scorn
  2. contempt, disdain

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Participle

mépris (feminine méprise, masculine plural mépris, feminine plural méprises)

  1. past participle of méprendre

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