Think you’ve mastered French? Time to sharpen your wit. This crossword explores the subtle — and not so subtle — art of sarcasm in French, from biting expressions to ironic turns of phrase favoured by native speakers. At C1 level, you’ll need more than a dictionary; you’ll need a flair for nuance, tone, and a touch of mauvaise foi.
Horizontalement
- 2. Sneering or mocking laughter
- 5. Light mockery or banter
- 7. Satirical piece mocking someone
- 8. In an ironic manner, saying opposite
- 11. Rude, not showing proper respect
- 12. Act of deliberately annoying someone
- 13. Soon
- 13. Very soon, in a short time
- 14. To want
- 14. To want or to wish something
- 14. To want
- 14. To want, irregular French verb
- 14. Verb meaning 'to want'
Verticalement
- 1. Twilight, dusk at day's end
- 3. Bitter, cutting remark or tone
- 4. To lead or rule a country
- 6. Person who flatters insincerely
- 9. To tease someone playfully
- 10. To pretend or fake a feeling
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