Grammatical class
Adjective
condescendant
condescending (assuming a tone of superiority or a patronizing attitude)
Details
Syllables
con-des-cen-dant
Phonetics
kɔ̃.de.sɑ̃.dɑ̃
Grammatical class
Adjective
Freq. (books)
52578
Freq. (movies)
47127
Freq. (news)
51364
Sentences
Le directeur prit un ton condescendant quand il s'adressa aux membres féminins du personnel.
The boss spoke in a condescending tone when addressing the female staff members.
A1
Je ne sais pas, elle a un ton vraiment condescendant quand elle parle, tu ne trouves pas ? Parfois, ça m'agace.
I don't know, she really has a condescending way of talking, don't you think? Sometimes it gets to me.
A1
Ne sois pas si condescendant.
Don't be so condescending.
B1
Il est condescendant avec les femmes.
He looks down on women.
B1
Je n'aime pas votre ton condescendant.
I don't like your patronising tone.
B1