play in French
play in French is jeu, pièce, pièce de théâtre — play means to engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
play in French
jeu
pièce
pièce de théâtre
jouer
(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
amuser
(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
jouer
(transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
interpréter
(transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
jouer (à)
(transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
jouer
(transitive, intransitive, especially, of a, person) To produce music using a musical instrument.
jouer
lancer
mettre
reproduire
tourner
What does "play" mean?
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verb To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
"The kids played in the garden until it got dark."
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verb To take part in a sport or game.
"She plays tennis every Saturday morning."
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verb To perform music, or operate a device so that it produces sound or video.
"He plays the guitar in a local band."
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verb To act the part of a character in a film, play, or performance.
"She played the lead role in the school production."
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play in a sentence
- The kids played in the garden until it got dark.
- Puppies play by chasing and wrestling with each other.
- She plays tennis every Saturday morning.
- Do you want to play football with us after school?
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What is "play" in French?
"play" in French is jeu, pièce, pièce de théâtre. play means: To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
How do you use "play" in a sentence?
Example: "The kids played in the garden until it got dark." In French, "play" is jeu, pièce, pièce de théâtre.
Are there other ways to say "play" in French?
Yes — French has 11 translations listed for "play": jeu, pièce, pièce de théâtre, jouer, amuser, interpréter.
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