make a fool of
US /meɪk ə fuːl ʌv/
UK /meɪk ə fuːl ʌv/

1.
ridiculiser, faire passer pour un idiot
to make someone or yourself seem silly or ridiculous
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He tried to make a fool of me in front of everyone.
Il a essayé de me ridiculiser devant tout le monde.
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Don't make a fool of yourself by arguing with him.
Ne te ridiculise pas en te disputant avec lui.