how to pronounce cynique

/si.nik/

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cynique is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of cynique in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… elle est simplement cynique on pourrait …”

meanings of cynique

adjective:

Cynical.
Canine (of or relating to a dog).

noun:

Cynic (a person who practices the cynic philosophy).
Cynic (a person who believes that all people are motivated by selfishness).

cynique frequency in french - C1 level of CEFR

the word cynique occurs in french on average 7.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.