teasing

• Décrit un comportement ou des remarques destinés à taquiner quelqu'un de façon amicale ou à provoquer une réaction.

Describes behavior or remarks intended to make fun of someone playfully or to provoke a reaction.

1. Playfully mockingB1informal

   Characterized by light-hearted or playful remarks intended to provoke a reaction, often in a friendly manner.

   taquin, moqueur affectueux

   • Her teasing comments about his new haircut made everyone laugh.
   • He gave her a teasing smile before revealing the surprise.
   • The children's teasing banter was all in good fun.

   Synonymesjestingjokingribbing

   Antonymesearnestgraveserioussolemn

2. Seductive or flirtatiousB2informal

   Arousing romantic or sexual interest without the intention of fulfilling it; coquettish.

   aguicheur / aguicheuse

   • She wore a teasing dress that hinted at more than it showed.
   • His teasing glance across the room made her blush.
   • The advertisement used a teasing tone to attract attention.

   Synonymesalluringcoquettishflirtatiousprovocativesuggestivetantalizing

   Antonymesearnestsincerestraightforward

3. Annoying or irritatingB1informal

   Causing mild annoyance or frustration, often by being persistent or provocative.

   agaçant

   • The teasing sound of the dripping tap kept him awake.
   • Her teasing questions about his past began to irritate him.
   • The constant teasing from the crowd made the speaker lose his train of thought.

   Synonymesannoyingbothersomeirksomeirritatingpeskypesteringprovokingvexing

   Antonymescomfortingpleasingsoothing

• Action d'agacer ou de provoquer quelqu'un de manière ludique ou malveillante, ou action de démêler les cheveux en les brossant à rebrousse-poil.

A noun referring to the act of playfully or maliciously provoking someone, or the act of removing tangles from hair with a comb.

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1. Playful or malicious harassmentB1informal

   The act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously, especially by ridicule; provoking someone with persistent annoyances.

   Taquinerie / Harcèlement moqueur

   • The constant teasing from his classmates made him feel uncomfortable.
   • She didn't mind the teasing because it was all in good fun.
   • His teasing was meant to be friendly, but it sometimes went too far.

   Synonymesjeeringmockerypersiflagerailleryrazzingribbingridiculetaunting

2. Playful vexationB1informal

   Light-hearted or playful annoyance intended to provoke a reaction.

   Taquinerie

   • The teasing between the siblings was a sign of their close bond.
   • A little teasing can make a conversation more lively.
   • Her teasing was always gentle and never hurtful.

   Synonymesbanterrailleryribbing

3. Hair detanglingB2formal

   The act of removing tangles from hair using a comb or brush.

   Démêlage des cheveux

   • She spent ten minutes teasing the knots out of her hair.
   • Gentle teasing of the hair prevents breakage.
   • He used a wide-tooth comb for teasing his curly hair.

• 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