How is the word condescendant translated from French to English

English translation
patronizing
adjective

Qui traite quelqu'un comme s'il était stupide.

Treating someone as if they were stupid.

Examples with “condescendant”

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  • Arrête de prendre cette voix condescendante. — Stop using that patronizing voice.

  • Son sourire était légèrement condescendant. — Her smile was slightly patronizing.

  • Pourquoi prends-tu toujours ce ton condescendant avec moi ? — Why do you always take that patronizing tone with me?

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