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    Plaisanter (en. Kidding)

    /plɛzɑ̃te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make humorous remarks.
    They often joke during meals.
    Ils plaisantent souvent pendant les repas.
    To say funny things to provoke laughter.
    She always jokes when she is with her friends.
    Elle plaisante toujours quand elle est avec ses amis.
    To treat a subject lightly without taking it seriously.
    Don't joke about this serious situation.
    Ne plaisante pas avec cette situation sérieuse.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'plaisanter', derived from 'plaisant' (pleasing).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    joke to avoid crying
    To use humor to avoid showing negative emotions.
    plaisanter pour ne pas pleurer
    tasteless joke
    A joke that can be offensive or inappropriate.
    plaisanterie de mauvais goût
    not to joke about something
    To take something very seriously.
    ne pas plaisanter avec quelque chose

    Related Words

    joke
    A funny story or a prank.
    blague
    humor
    The ability to make others laugh or appreciate comedy.
    humour
    prank
    A joke or comic act, often exaggerated.
    farce

    Slang Meanings

    To clown around.
    He's always joking, a real clown!
    Il est toujours en train de plaisanter, un vrai clown !
    To tell tall tales.
    What he says isn't true, he's just joking.
    C'est pas vrai ce qu'il dit, il ne fait que plaisanter.