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ridicule

ridiculous, absurd

adjective ree-dee-KOOL Less Common
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Usage Note

Ridicule is invariable in form — the same spelling for masculine, feminine, singular, and plural. It can also be used as a noun (le ridicule = ridiculousness), as in the proverb le ridicule ne tue pas (ridicule does not kill). Tourner en ridicule means to make fun of or to ridicule someone.

Examples

"Cette idée est complètement ridicule."

Natural Translation

That idea is completely ridiculous.

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