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jester in French

jester in French is plaisantin — jester means historically, an entertainer employed by a royal or noble court to amuse people with jokes, music, and clowning.

jester in French

plaisantin
noun
One who jests, jokes or teases.

What does "jester" mean?

  1. noun Historically, an entertainer employed by a royal or noble court to amuse people with jokes, music, and clowning.
    "The jester juggled and told riddles to entertain the king's guests."
  2. noun Someone who habitually jokes around or clowns for attention.
    "He played the jester at every family gathering, always ready with a punchline."
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jester in a sentence

  • The jester juggled and told riddles to entertain the king's guests.
  • He played the jester at every family gathering, always ready with a punchline.

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What is "jester" in French?

"jester" in French is plaisantin. jester means: Historically, an entertainer employed by a royal or noble court to amuse people with jokes, music, and clowning.

How do you use "jester" in a sentence?

Example: "The jester juggled and told riddles to entertain the king's guests." In French, "jester" is plaisantin.

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