tease

• Personne qui taquine, provoque ou se moque de manière ludique, ou l'acte lui-même de taquiner ou de railler quelqu'un.

A noun referring to a person who mocks, provokes, or playfully annoys others, or the act of such behavior.

1. A person who teasesB1informal

   An individual who enjoys making fun of others or provoking them in a playful or mocking way.

   Personne qui taquine

   • He's such a tease, always joking about my haircut.
   • The class clown was a notorious tease, but everyone liked him.
   • She's a gentle tease, never meaning any real harm.

   Synonymesmockerprovokerteaser

2. A flirtatious personB2informal

   A person, typically a woman, who uses her attractiveness or charm to attract attention or manipulate others without serious intent.

   allumeuse

   • She was known as a tease, leading men on without any real interest.
   • He accused her of being a tease after she flirted all night.
   • The character in the movie was a classic tease, using her looks to get what she wanted.

   Synonymescoquetteflirtsirenteaservamp

3. An act of teasingB1informal

   The action of making playful or mocking remarks, or provoking someone in a lighthearted or annoying way.

   taquinerie

   • The constant tease from his friends made him blush.
   • Her tease about his accent was meant as a joke.
   • A little tease can be fun, but it can also hurt feelings.

   Synonymesbanterchaffgibejibeleg-pullrazzingribbingtaunt

• Verbe désignant l'action de taquiner quelqu'un de manière ludique ou moqueuse, ou de provoquer ou agacer doucement.

A verb used to indicate the act of making fun of someone in a playful or mocking way, or to gently provoke or tantalize.

1. Playfully mockA2informal

   To make fun of someone in a lighthearted or playful way.

   taquiner

   • She teased her brother about his new haircut.
   • They teased him for being so clumsy.
   • He teased his friend for liking that band.

   Synonymesbanterjoshkidneedleragribridetaunttwit

   Antonymescomplimentpraiserespect

2. Annoy persistentlyB1informal

   To bother or irritate someone repeatedly.

   importuner

   • The kids teased the cat until it hissed.
   • Stop teasing your sister about her grades.
   • He was teased by his classmates for his accent.

   Synonymesbadgerbotherharassharryhoundirritatenagneedlepesterplaguetormentvex

   Antonymesappeasecomfortconsoleplacatesoothe

3. Arouse curiosity or desireB2informal

   To provoke interest, hope, or desire without satisfying it.

   aguicher, éveiller la curiosité

   • She teased him with a hint of a surprise.
   • The trailer teased the audience with glimpses of the plot.
   • He teased her with the promise of a gift.

   Synonymesalluredangleenticelead onpiqueprovoketempttitillate

   Antonymesfulfillgratifysatisfy

4. Comb hair for volumeB2informal

   To ruffle or backcomb hair to make it appear fuller.

   cranser les cheveux

   • She teased her hair to give it more volume.
   • He teased the ends of his hair for a punk look.
   • The stylist teased the model's hair before the show.

   Synonymesrat

   Antonymesflattensmoothstraighten

5. Separate fibersC1formal

   To disentangle or raise the fibers of a material, such as wool or fabric.

   carder

   • The worker teased the wool fibers before spinning.
   • She teased the fabric to create a soft texture.
   • The machine teases the fibers for processing.

   Synonymescardcombhacklehecklenapteasel