tease
US /tiːz/
UK /tiːz/

1.
taquiner, chamailler
make fun of or attempt to provoke (a person or animal) in a playful way
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The children love to tease their dog by hiding its toys.
Les enfants adorent taquiner leur chien en cachant ses jouets.
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He used to tease me about my red hair when we were kids.
Il avait l’habitude de me taquiner à propos de mes cheveux roux quand nous étions enfants.
2.
crêper, carder
comb (hair) with a backcomb to make it look thicker
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She decided to tease her hair for extra volume.
Elle a décidé de crêper ses cheveux pour plus de volume.
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The stylist carefully teased the roots of her hair.
Le styliste a soigneusement crêpé les racines de ses cheveux.