teased

• Participe passé ou prétérit du verbe 'tease', signifiant taquiner ou provoquer quelqu'un de manière ludique ou moqueuse.

Past tense of the verb 'tease', meaning to make fun of or attempt to provoke in a playful or mocking way.

1. Made fun of playfullyA2informal

   Having been subjected to playful or mocking remarks.

   taquiné

   • The teased child felt embarrassed but laughed along.
   • She felt teased by her friends about her new haircut.
   • He was teased for his unusual accent.

   Synonymesribbed

2. Provoked or annoyedB1informal

   Having been deliberately provoked or irritated.

   Taquiné / agacé

   • The cat looked teased after the dog chased it.
   • He felt teased by the constant interruptions.
   • She was teased into revealing the secret.

   Synonymesaggravatedannoyedbotheredgoadedharassedirritatedneedledpesteredprovokedriledtormentedvexed

   Antonymescomforted

• 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