clown

• Personne qui amuse le public par des gestes, des paroles ou un comportement comique, souvent dans un cirque, ou individu grossier et ridicule.

A noun referring to a person who amuses others through ridiculous or comical behavior, or a rude or vulgar fool.

1. Comedic performerA2formal

   A performer, often in a circus, who uses exaggerated makeup, costumes, and silly behavior to entertain people.

   clown (artiste comique)

   • The clown made the children laugh with his funny tricks.
   • A clown at the party was juggling colorful balls.
   • She dressed up as a clown for Halloween.

   Synonymesbuffoonfoolharlequinjesterpierrotzany

2. Ridiculous or foolish personB1informal

   A person who behaves in a silly, foolish, or vulgar way, often to amuse others.

   Personne ridicule ou stupide

   • Stop acting like a clown and take this seriously.
   • He's the class clown, always making jokes during lessons.
   • Don't be such a clown; nobody thinks that's funny.

   Synonymesbuffooncomediancomicdoltduncefoolidiotjesterjokernincompoopprankstersimpleton

• Verbe signifiant se comporter de manière stupide ou enjouée, souvent dans le but de divertir les autres.

A verb meaning to act in a silly or playful manner, often to amuse others.

1. Act foolishlyA2informal

   To behave in a silly, playful, or exaggerated manner to amuse others.

   faire le clown

   • He clowned around at the party to make everyone laugh.
   • The children clowned for the camera during the family gathering.
   • She clowned in the classroom, distracting her classmates.

   Synonymesact upcavortfool aroundhorse aroundjestlarkmess aroundmonkey around

   Antonymesbehaveserious

2. Perform as a clownB1formal

   To perform the role of a clown, typically in a circus or comedy setting.

   Faire le clown

   • He clowned professionally at the circus for ten years.
   • She clowned at children's birthday parties as a side job.
   • The actor clowned in the play, wearing a colorful costume.

Variantes phrasalclown around