mépris

/me.pʁi/
1.
nounmasculineSing

contempt

scorn

disdain

On sentait du mépris dans son regard quand il me parlait.

You could feel contempt in his gaze when he spoke to me.

2.
nounmasculineSing

disregard

reckless disregard (often used in constructions like 'au mépris de')

Il roule à 200 km/h au mépris du danger.

He drives at 200 km/h in complete disregard of the danger.