joke

US /dʒoʊk/
UK /dʒoʊk/
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1.

blague, plaisanterie

something said or done to cause laughter

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He told a funny joke that made everyone laugh.
Il a raconté une blague drôle qui a fait rire tout le monde.
It was all a big joke, nobody was actually hurt.
C'était une grosse blague, personne n'a été réellement blessé.
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blague, moquerie

a person or thing that is so bad or ridiculous as to be a cause for mockery

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His performance was a complete joke.
Sa performance était une blague complète.
The new policy is a joke; it won't solve anything.
La nouvelle politique est une blague ; elle ne résoudra rien.
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plaisanter, blaguer

make jokes; talk in a playful or teasing way

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He likes to joke around with his friends.
Il aime plaisanter avec ses amis.
Are you joking or are you serious?
Tu plaisantes ou tu es sérieux ?