Meaning
farce, sham
- ridiculous, sham, or completely absurd situation or event
- comic theatrical play based on improbable situations
In a sentence
Quel processo è stato una farsa senza alcun rispetto per le regole.
That trial was a farce with no respect for the rules.
Nessuno crede più a questa farsa organizzata dal governo.
Nobody believes this charade orchestrated by the government anymore.
L'attore recita in una farsa brillante al teatro comunale.
The actor is performing in a brilliant farce at the municipal theater.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| farsa | feminine · singular |
| farse | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in political and social contexts to dismiss a process as illegitimate.
- Synonyms in figurative use include 'farsa', 'commedia', 'farsa tragica'.