Plaisanta (en. Joking)

/pɛ.zɑ̃.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An individual who loves to joke.

This man is a real joker; he never fails to make us laugh.

Cet homme est un vrai plaisanta, il ne manque jamais de nous faire rire.

A person who uses humor to ease the atmosphere.

She is the joker of the group; she always knows how to lighten the mood.

Elle est le plaisanta du groupe, elle sait toujours comment alléger l'ambiance.

A prankster who enjoys teasing others.

My brother is a joker; he loves surprise jokes.

Mon frère est un plaisanta, il adore les blagues surprises.

Derived from the verb 'plaisanter', originating from the Latin 'placere' which means to please.

to act the fool

To act in a comical or teasing manner.

faire le plaisanta

to be a joker

To be known for one's sense of humor.

être un plaisanta

to joke at every opportunity

To make jokes frequently.

plaisanter à tout bout de champ

plaisanter

To make jokes or pranks.

plaisanter

joke

A funny story or a joke.

blague

humor

The ability to find or express what is funny.

humour

An individual who tells funny stories.

This guy is a real joker; his stories always make me laugh.

Ce type est un vrai plaisanta, ses histoires me font toujours rire.

A person who does not take themselves seriously.

At parties, he always plays the role of the joker.

En soirée, il a toujours le rôle du plaisanta.