jest in French
jest in French is blague, risée, blaguer — jest means a remark or action meant as a joke rather than seriously.
jest in French
blague
(archaic) An act performed for amusement; a joke.
risée
(archaic) Someone or something that is ridiculed; the target of a joke.
blaguer
To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.
plaisanter
To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.
What does "jest" mean?
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noun A remark or action meant as a joke rather than seriously.
""Only in jest," he added, seeing her face fall."
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verb To joke or speak playfully rather than seriously.
"She was only jesting when she said she'd quit."
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jest in a sentence
- "Only in jest," he added, seeing her face fall.
- What began as a jest turned into a genuine plan.
- She was only jesting when she said she'd quit.
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What is "jest" in French?
"jest" in French is blague, risée, blaguer. jest means: A remark or action meant as a joke rather than seriously.
How do you use "jest" in a sentence?
Example: ""Only in jest," he added, seeing her face fall." In French, "jest" is blague, risée, blaguer.
Are there other ways to say "jest" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "jest": blague, risée, blaguer, plaisanter.
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