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    Plaisantait (en. Was joking)

    [plɛ.zɑ̃.tɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make jokes, to be light and funny.
    He always joked to lighten the mood.
    Il plaisantait toujours pour détendre l'atmosphère.
    To play with words in a fun way.
    She joked about her own accent.
    Elle plaisantait au sujet de son propre accent.
    To engage in a light-hearted conversation without seriousness.
    They joked about the day’s events.
    Ils plaisantaient sur les événements de la journée.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'plaisanter', coming from the old word 'plaisant'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    joke so as not to cry
    Using humor to cope with a difficult situation.
    plaisanter pour ne pas pleurer
    jokes aside
    Setting aside the jokes to address a serious topic.
    plaisanteries à part
    to tell a joke
    To make a funny or ironic remark.
    dire une plaisanterie

    Related Words

    to joke
    To make jokes.
    plaisanter
    joke
    A joke or a jest.
    plaisanterie
    jokester
    A person who makes jokes.
    plaisanteur

    Slang Meanings

    To clown around.
    Stop joking, you’re clowning around.
    Arrête de plaisantait, tu fais le clown.
    To mess with someone.
    He’s joking with us, he doesn’t really want to leave.
    Il plaisante avec nous, il ne veut pas vraiment partir.