Les Précieuses ridicules

*Les Précieuses ridicules* is a satirical play by Molière that pokes fun at a group of women in 17th-century France called "précieuses," who valued fancy language, exaggerated manners, and affected elegance. The play humorously exposes how their pretentiousness and obsession with style lead to absurdity and self-importance. Through comedy, Molière critiques superficiality, excessive refinement, and the social pretensions of the time, highlighting the gap between appearance and genuine worth. Overall, it’s a witty critique of superficial social trends and the ridicule that can come from pretentious behavior.