What does the cryptic crossword clue "For Louis I, I'm not sure this shows contempt (4)" mean?

The definition is "this shows contempt". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). JE (synonym="for Louis I – yer actual French") + ER (synonym="I’m not sure") = JEER; definition: "this shows contempt" The answer is JEER.

For Louis I, I'm not sure this shows contempt (4)

Times Cryptic #28640 | 12 Across | 2023-06-27 flower

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