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    Drôle (en. Funny)

    dʁol

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which is a source of laughter or amusement.
    This movie is really funny.
    Ce film est vraiment drôle.
    Which is surprising or bizarre.
    It's funny that you're here today.
    C'est drôle que tu sois ici aujourd'hui.
    Said of a situation that lends itself to laughter.
    He told a funny story.
    Il a raconté une histoire drôle.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'drol', influenced by the Dutch 'drol', meaning 'prank', 'joke'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a funny sense of humor
    to have an original or unexpected sense of humor
    avoir un sens de l'humour drôle
    this place is funny
    this place is strange or intriguing
    cet endroit est drôle
    in funny terms
    in humorous or light terms
    en termes drôles

    Related Words

    humor
    Ability to make people laugh or to see things humorously.
    humour
    joke
    A joke or a prank.
    blague
    comedy
    An artistic genre aimed at making people laugh.
    comédie

    Slang Meanings

    something really funny
    It was funny to see him fall.
    C'était drôle de le voir tomber.
    a comedic moment
    We had a funny time at the party.
    On a passé un drôle de moment à la fête.