Also means
cynic
Usage Note
Cynique is used as both an adjective and a noun (un cynique — 'a cynic'). In French it carries a stronger negative charge than in English, often implying moral indifference or calculated self-interest rather than mere scepticism. The related noun cynisme refers both to the modern attitude and to the ancient Greek philosophical school of the Cynics.
Examples
"Il a répondu d'un ton cynique."
Natural Translation
He replied in a cynical tone.
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