jesting

• Adjectif archaïque ou littéraire signifiant qui plaisante, badin ou enjoué ; rare dans l'anglais moderne.

An old-fashioned adjective meaning joking or playful; rarely used in modern English.

1. Playful or humorousB2formal

   Characterized by joking, teasing, or lightheartedness; not serious.

   badin, plaisantin

   • His jesting tone made everyone laugh during the meeting.
   • She gave a jesting reply to his serious question.
   • The jesting remarks were meant to lighten the mood.

   Synonymesfacetioushumorousjokingplayfulsportiveteasingwitty

   Antonymesgraveserioussolemn

• Parler ou agir de manière plaisante; faire des remarques légères ou spirituelles.

A verb meaning to speak or act in a playful or joking manner; to make light-hearted remarks.

1. Tell a jokeB2formal

   To say something amusing or humorous; to make a joke.

   Plaisanter

   • He jested about the weather to lighten the mood.
   • She often jests with her colleagues during breaks.
   • They jested that the meeting would never end.

   Synonymesbantercrackjokejoshquipwisecrack

2. Tease playfullyB2formal

   To act or speak in a light-hearted, teasing manner without serious intent.

   badiner

   • He jested with his friend about his new haircut.
   • She jested that he was always late.
   • They jested about the strange noise coming from the car.

   Synonymesbanterchaffjokejoshkidrazzribtease

Variantes phrasaljest at