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    Jouant (en. Playing)

    ʒuɑ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To engage in a recreational or sporting activity.
    The children are playing in the park.
    Les enfants jouent au parc.
    To interpret a role or a play in theater.
    He is playing a main character in the play.
    Il est en train de jouer un personnage principal dans la pièce.
    To manipulate objects, often for playful purposes.
    She plays with her dolls.
    Elle joue avec ses poupées.
    To use one's mind to devise a strategy, as in games.
    He is playing chess with his friend.
    Il joue aux échecs avec son ami.
    To participate in a game of chance or gambling.
    He prefers to play poker every weekend.
    Il préfère jouer au poker tous les week-ends.

    Etymology

    From the French verb 'jouer', derived from the Latin 'iocare', meaning 'to make a joke'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to play a role
    To interpret a function or position in a game or situation.
    jouer un rôle
    to play the card of
    To exploit an option or strategy in a given context.
    jouer la carte de
    to play with fire
    To take reckless risks.
    jouer avec le feu

    Related Words

    player
    A person who plays, especially in a game context.
    joueur
    game
    A recreational activity involving rules.
    jeu
    playability
    The quality of being playable.
    jouabilité

    Slang Meanings

    To play on the console
    He is always playing on the console after school.
    Il est toujours en train de jouer à la console après l'école.
    To play the game
    You have to play the game if you want to be part of the group.
    Il faut jouer le jeu si tu veux faire partie du groupe.