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satire

/ˈsætaɪə/

/ˈsætaɪr/

Translations

satirenoun

satires

satireSens général : critique moqueuse fondée sur l'ironie, l'exagération ou la dérision.

The novel is a brilliant satire on the absurdities of modern society.

Le roman est une satire brillante des absurdités de la société moderne.

satireGenre littéraire fondé sur la satire.

The play belongs to the genre of satire, using humor to address serious social issues.

La pièce appartient au genre de la satire, utilisant l'humour pour aborder de graves problèmes sociaux.

satireŒuvre littéraire ou artistique utilisant l'ironie et la moquerie pour critiquer des défauts humains ou sociaux.

Jonathan Swift's 'Gulliver's Travels' is a famous satire that critiques human nature and society.

Les Voyages de Gulliver de Jonathan Swift sont une satire célèbre qui critique la nature humaine et la société.

Synonyms

satireadjective

/ˈsætaɪə/

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Used attributively as a relational adjective (e.g., "a satire magazine").

satiriqueS'emploie pour qualifier ce qui relève de la satire.

The website is known for its satire articles lampooning current events.

Le site web est connu pour ses articles satiriques qui brocardent l'actualité.

Definitions

satirenoun

The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

The novel is a brilliant satire on the absurdities of modern society.

A literary work in which human foolishness or vice is attacked through irony, derision, or wit.

Jonathan Swift's 'Gulliver's Travels' is a famous satire that critiques human nature and society.

A genre of literature characterized by the use of satire.

The play belongs to the genre of satire, using humor to address serious social issues.

satireadjective

Relating to or characteristic of satire; used attributively to denote material that employs satire.

The website is known for its satire articles lampooning current events.