joke

• Nom désignant une chose dite ou faite pour faire rire, en particulier une histoire à chute amusante, ou une action de tromperie légère ou de plaisanterie.

A noun referring to a thing said or done to provoke laughter, especially a story with a funny punchline.

1. Humorous story or remarkA1informal

   Something said or done to cause laughter, often a short story with a funny punchline.

   plaisanterie, histoire drôle

   • He told a funny joke at the party.
   • She laughed at his joke about the chicken crossing the road.
   • I can never remember the punchline of that joke.

   Synonymesanecdotecrackfunny storygagjestpunquipwisecrackwitticism

2. Something not seriousB1informal

   A situation or thing that is ridiculous or not to be taken seriously.

   Quelque chose de peu sérieux, une absurdité

   • The whole meeting was a joke; nothing was decided.
   • His excuse for being late was a joke.
   • That old car is a joke; it breaks down every week.

   Synonymesabsurditydisgracefarcemockerytravesty

   Antonymesgravityseriousness

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le fait de dire ou de faire quelque chose de manière ludique, avec humour ou en taquinant, souvent pour amuser les autres.

A verb used to indicate the act of speaking or acting in a playful, humorous, or teasing manner, often to amuse others.

1. Tell a jokeA2informal

   To say something amusing or funny, often in the form of a short story or remark.

   raconter une blague

   • He joked about his terrible cooking skills.
   • She always jokes when the conversation gets too serious.
   • They joked with each other during the break.

   Synonymescrackjestquipwisecrack

2. Speak in a playful wayA2informal

   To say something not meant seriously; to tease or be lighthearted.

   Plaisanter

   • I was just joking when I said I'd quit my job.
   • Don't take it personally; he's only joking.
   • She joked that she would run away to the beach.

   Synonymesbanterchafffool aroundjestjoshkidquipribtease