French translation of lampooning is 
satires

Meaning of "lampooning" in English

"Lampooning" refers to the act of publicly criticizing or mocking someone or something through satire. This term is often used in the context of literature, art, or entertainment to denote a sharp, humorous critique aimed at exposing the subject's flaws or absurdities. The purpose of lampooning can be to entertain, provoke thought, or bring about change by highlighting the subject's shortcomings in a humorous or exaggerated manner.

Meaning of "satires" in French

In French, "satires" refers to a literary genre or artistic form that employs humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize and highlight the faults or absurdities of individuals, governments, or society at large. Often used to provoke reflection or social change, satires address issues indirectly through wit and exaggeration. French satire has a rich history in literature and art, characterized by its cleverness and incisive critique.

Pronunciation of "lampooning" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /læmˈpuːnɪŋ/

Pronunciation Variations: In different English-speaking regions, variations might include slight changes in intonation or stress, but generally, the pronunciation remains consistent across dialects.

Pronunciation of "satires" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /sa.tiʁ/

Pronunciation Variations: Regional differences in France might affect the sharpness of the 'r' sound or the openness of the vowels, but the core pronunciation remains largely the same.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The comedian was skilled at lampooning the absurdity of political scandals.
   (Le comédien était habile à faire des satires sur l'absurdité des scandales politiques.)

2. Many cartoonists make a career out of lampooning public figures.
   (De nombreux caricaturistes font carrière en faisant des satires sur les figures publiques.)

3. The play was a brilliant piece of lampooning that left the audience in stitches.
   (La pièce était une œuvre de satire brillante qui a fait rire le public aux éclats.)

4. Lampooning social norms can be a powerful tool for social change.
   (Faire des satires sur les normes sociales peut être un puissant outil de changement social.)

5. The article did a great job of lampooning the ridiculous policies.
   (L'article a bien réussi à faire des satires sur les politiques ridicules.)

6. He enjoyed lampooning the pretentious behavior of the elite.
   (Il aimait faire des satires sur le comportement prétentieux de l'élite.)

7. The movie was lampooning the clichés of romantic comedies.
   (Le film faisait des satires sur les clichés des comédies romantiques.)

8. She often engaged in lampooning through her hilarious blog posts.
   (Elle se livrait souvent à des satires à travers ses articles de blog hilarants.)

9. The festival featured works lampooning modern consumer culture.
   (Le festival présentait des œuvres faisant des satires sur la culture de consommation moderne.)

10. They are known for lampooning the inefficiencies of bureaucracy in their sketches.
    (Ils sont connus pour faire des satires sur les inefficacités de la bureaucratie dans leurs sketches.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "lampooning" in English

Synonyms: mocking, ridiculing, satirizing, spoofing, parodying, deriding, caricaturing, gibing, taunting, poking fun.

Antonyms: praising, complimenting, commending, lauding, extolling, admiring, applauding, respecting, honoring, esteeming.

Similar Words: jesting, joking, humorizing, ribbing, jeering, lampoonery, scribbling, lampoons, laughing at, deflating.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "satires" in French

Synonyms: sarcasmes, parodies, ironies, moqueries, pamphlets, caricatures, critiques, burlesques, pastiches, farces.

Antonyms: éloges, compliments, louanges, flatteries, respects, admirations, hommages, courtoisies, révérences, sincérités.

Similar Words: ironie, comédie, grotesque, facétie, humour, vaudeville, dérision, espièglerie, ricanement, blague.

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