harlequin

• Nom désignant un clown ou un bouffon, en particulier le personnage d'Arlequin de la tradition de la commedia dell'arte.

A noun referring to a clown or buffoon, especially one originating from the Harlequin character in the commedia dell'arte tradition.

1. Clown or buffoonB2formal

   A character from traditional Italian comedy, known for wearing a colorful diamond-patterned costume and performing playful, mischievous antics.

   Arlequin (personnage)

   • The harlequin entertained the crowd with his witty jokes.
   • In the play, the harlequin was always causing trouble for the other characters.
   • The costume of the harlequin is instantly recognizable with its bright patches.

   Synonymesbuffoonclownfooljester

• Verbe désuet signifiant se comporter comme un arlequin, plaisanter ou agir de manière clownesque ou bouffonne.

An archaic verb meaning to act the harlequin, jest, or behave in a clownish or comical manner.

1. Variegate with spots or marksC2formalart

   To decorate or mark with a pattern of different colors, spots, or patches, resembling the costume of a harlequin.

   Bigarrer, tacheter

   • The artist harlequined the canvas with bright splashes of red and gold.
   • The autumn leaves harlequined the forest floor with shades of orange and brown.
   • The designer harlequined the fabric with a playful pattern of diamonds and dots.

   Synonymescheckerdapplefleckmottlespecklestreakvariegate