teaser

• Nom désignant ce qui suscite la curiosité ou l'intérêt, comme une annonce accrocheuse, une remarque taquine ou une énigme difficile.

A noun referring to something that arouses curiosity or interest, such as a preview, a playful remark, or a challenging puzzle.

1. Wool workerC1formal

   A person who teases wool, preparing it for spinning or processing.

   Ouvrier préparant la laine

   • The teaser carefully separated the wool fibers.
   • In the old mill, the teaser worked with raw fleece.
   • The teaser's job was essential for making fine yarn.

2. Playful personB1informal

   Someone who teases others, often by mocking or stirring curiosity in a lighthearted way.

   Taquin

   • He's a bit of a teaser, always joking with his friends.
   • She's a teaser who loves to keep people guessing.
   • The teaser in the group made everyone laugh with his antics.

   Synonymesjokerjokesterprankstertease

   Antonymesboresobersides

3. Promotional advertisementB2formal

   An advertisement that offers something free or intriguing to arouse customers' interest.

   Publicité d'accroche

   • The company released a teaser ad for their new product.
   • The teaser offered a free sample to attract shoppers.
   • Marketers use teasers to build excitement before a launch.

   Synonymesbaitcome-onhookpreviewtastertrailer

4. Baffling problemB2informal

   A particularly challenging puzzle or problem that is said to have a correct solution.

   Énigme

   • This riddle is a real teaser; I can't solve it.
   • The crossword puzzle had a teaser that stumped everyone.
   • He enjoys a good teaser that tests his logic.

   Synonymesconundrumenigmamysteryposerpuzzleriddlestumper

5. TV show openingB2informal

   An attention-getting opening presented at the start of a television show to hook viewers.

   ouverture d'émission télévisée

   • The teaser for the episode showed a dramatic cliffhanger.
   • Viewers were captivated by the teaser before the main show.
   • The teaser promised an exciting twist in the story.

6. Theatrical flatC1formal

   A flat at each side of the stage to prevent the audience from seeing into the wings.

   Pendant de scène (élément de frise)

   • The stagehand adjusted the teaser to hide the backstage area.
   • The teaser was painted to match the set design.
   • The theater's teaser helped maintain the illusion on stage.

   Synonymestormentertormentor

7. Wool deviceC1formal

   A device used for teasing wool, preparing it for further processing.

   Laine cardée

   • The old teaser machine was still functional in the factory.
   • Workers used a teaser to separate the wool fibers.
   • The teaser device improved the efficiency of wool production.

   Synonymesgigteaselteazel