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    Farces (en. Pranks)

    /faʁs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A type of light comedy often characterized by burlesque situations.
    Medieval farces were often performed at fairs.
    Les farces médiévales étaient souvent jouées dans les foires.
    A story or situation designed to make one laugh through its absurdity.
    This farce is an excellent example of burlesque comedy.
    Cette farce est un excellent exemple de comédie burlesque.
    A play or sketch whose main goal is to entertain through humor.
    Modern farces often reinterpret classics with a satirical tone.
    Les farces modernes revisitent souvent des classiques avec un ton satirique.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the Latin 'farcire' which means 'to stuff, to fill'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to play pranks
    To make jokes or gags.
    faire des farces
    to be a joke
    To be an absurd or laughable situation.
    être une farce
    a successful prank
    A joke that has worked well.
    une farce réussie

    Related Words

    humor
    Quality of what evokes laughter.
    humour
    comedy
    Theatrical genre aimed at entertaining through laughter.
    comédie
    joke
    A jest or a prank.
    blague
    satire
    A work that critiques through laughter.
    satire
    sketch
    A short comedic piece often performed on stage.
    sketch

    Slang Meanings

    Deception or extravagant joke.
    It was a real prank to believe he had won the lottery.
    C'était une vraie farce de croire qu'il avait gagné à la loterie.
    An absurd or ridiculous situation.
    The situation was so ridiculous, it was just a prank.
    La situation était tellement ridicule, c'était juste une farce.