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    Jouait (en. Played)

    /ʒueɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Engaging in a recreational activity, a game, or a performance.
    He was playing football with his friends.
    Il jouait au football avec ses amis.
    Interpreting a role in a play or a film.
    She played the lead role in the play.
    Elle jouait le rôle principal dans la pièce.
    Participating in a game or competition.
    They were playing chess in the park.
    Ils jouaient aux échecs dans le parc.

    Etymology

    Comes from Old French 'jouer', from Latin 'iocari' which means 'to have fun'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    play music
    Producing sounds using an instrument.
    jouer de la musique
    play the game
    Acting fairly and honestly in a situation.
    jouer le jeu
    play with fire
    Taking reckless risks.
    jouer avec le feu
    play the comedy
    Pretending, not being sincere.
    jouer la comédie

    Related Words

    game
    Playful activity or competition.
    jeu
    player
    A person who plays a game.
    joueur
    playability
    Ability to be played or experienced.
    jouabilité

    Slang Meanings

    Playing a video game casually.
    He was playing on his console for hours.
    Il jouait sur sa console pendant des heures.
    Acting as if nothing happened in a serious situation.
    She was playing innocent while she knew everything.
    Elle jouait l'innocente alors qu'elle savait tout.